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Smoky Chipotle-Style Chicken Thigh Chili

Tender shredded chicken thighs simmer in a smoky, cumin-rich tomato sauce with kidney beans and sweet corn, finished with lime and cilantro.

Smoky Chipotle-Style Chicken Thigh Chili

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb680 gChicken thighs, boneless skinlesswhole
  • 1 tbsp14 gOlive oil
  • 1½ medium160 gYellow oniondiced
  • 1 medium119 gRed bell pepperdiced
  • 1 whole14 gJalapeñoseeded and minced
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 2 tbsp32 gTomato paste
  • 1 tbsp8 gChili powder
  • 1¾ tsp4 gPaprika (sweet or smoked)smoked
  • 2½ tsp5 gGround cumin
  • 1 tsp1 gDried oregano
  • 1¾ lb800 gDiced tomatoes, canned
  • 1 cup240 gLow-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups316 gKidney beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup136 gCorn kernels, frozen
  • ½ tsp3 gSalt
  • ½ lime, juiced22 gLime juice
  • ½ cup chopped8 gFresh cilantrochopped

Steps

  1. Dice the onion and red bell pepper, mince the jalapeño and garlic, and chop the cilantro before you start cooking.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and oregano and stir for 1 minute until fragrant and the paste darkens.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits, then stir in the salt.
  5. Nestle the whole chicken thighs into the sauce, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  6. Lift out the chicken, shred it with two forks, and check that it has reached 165°F (74°C).
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, then stir in the kidney beans and the frozen corn kernels. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until thickened and the corn is hot.
  8. Stir in the lime juice, then ladle into bowls and top with the cilantro.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy low-sodium chicken broth labeled gluten-free.

Allergens: none in the ingredients as written. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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