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Close-up of a hearty bowl of Apple Chicken Chili topped with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Apple Chicken Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili with the sweetness of apples and savory chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 1 can Kidney beans 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 medium Apple peeled, cored, and diced
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Sour cream

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the diced apple.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference. For a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.