Lynbrook | New Hyde Park | NY

chili recipe

Recipe of the Week: BUFFALO CHICKEN CHILI

Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Prep Time: 10 MINS    Cook Time: 20 MINS          Total Time: 30 MINS

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini bean, drained and rinsed

Optional toppings

  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Sliced avocados
  • Diced red onion
  • Tortilla chips
  • Shredded Mexican or Blue Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, chili powder, and ground cumin. Sauté, stirring frequently, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
  2. Add the ground chicken and sauté, stirring constantly and breaking the large chunks of the meat, for 5 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink.
  3. Put the fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken stock, buffalo wing sauce, and cannellini beans into the pot and stir. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for 15-17 minutes.
  4. When ready to serve, ladle the chili into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

1 serving = ¼ of the recipe

Calories: 207kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 10g

Original recipe from The Endless Meal can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Fall Pumpkin Chili

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield:8-10

Butternut Squash Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 7 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 TB chili powder
  • 1 TB ground cumin
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 TB tomato paste
  • 2 green + 1 orange/yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 (14 oz each) cans black beans, rinsed well and drained
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • shredded cheddar cheese for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sugar, chili powder, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, oregano, and coriander. Stir to combine, 10 seconds.
  2. Add ground turkey to pot and sprinkle 1 tsp salt over it; cook/stir to break up into small pieces. When turkey is cooked through, add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds.
  3. Add bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes with juices, and broth. Scrape bottom of pan while stirring. Bring chili to a simmer; simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add beans and pumpkin puree. Bring chili back to a simmer for 15-20 min or until heated through. Remove from heat. Add additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm, with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

 

Original recipe from Chew Out Loud can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Lentil Chili

Time to break out that slow cooker and make this hearty chili the whole family will enjoy! Loaded with beans, chicken and vegetables, it’s easy to prep in the morning and let it simmer all day while you work from home.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed
  • 4 cups no-salt-added, chicken broth
  • 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. Coat slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion, carrots and garlic in bottom. Top with chicken, lentils and black beans. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt.
  2. Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir before serving. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish evenly with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 8
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Per serving: Calories: 282
Total Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 448mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 18g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 28g

 

Original recipe from My Fitness Pal can be found here!