Chunky Chicken Chili

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Weeknight Made Right

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (107)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(107)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 quarts

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 stick butter, divided
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, diced
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 (14.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
2 (4-ounce) cans mild green chiles
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar, for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces until nicely colored and cooked through. Remove chicken to a large bowl and set aside.

Using the same Dutch oven, stir in the flour. This will create a roux. Stir in the onions and peppers. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan and stir in the heavy cream. Lower heat and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened, add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne, black pepper and the salt. Stir and cook for a few minutes. Add the cannellini beans, chiles and the chicken and simmer for another 6 to 8 minutes. At the very end, mix in the sour cream. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with Cheddar and parsley.

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Nina Caledonia, NY 02-07-2010
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Big Hit!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I saw Aaron make this a while ago and wanted to try it so I made it for the first time for a chili luncheon at work. It was... a big hit! Everyone wanted the recipe and said it was the best chicken chili they'd ever had. It was easy to make and I'm not a big spicy eater but it was perfect and the sour cream I think helps to cut the spice. This recipe is definitely going in my recipe box!!Read more
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Jodi Gunee, IL 02-06-2010
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Best Cheicken Chili
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been trying to find a great chicken chili for a long time and this is it at last! It was pretty easy to make - although... the directions could have been clearer about how long to stir the roux and the veggies. I added more peppers than it called for and cut down on the butter but it was still fantastic. I wouldn't reduce the spiciness at all - it was just the right level of heat and flavor. I will be making this again and again. Read more
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L Largo, MD 02-05-2010
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HANDS DOWN - THIS IS THE BEST CHILI
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I MADE THIS CHILI AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEVOURED IN LESS THAN AN HOUR. IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT BUT WITH SO MUCH... FLAVOR TRY THIS RECIPE YOU CANNOT GO WRONG. THE GREAT THING ABOUT THIS RECIPE IS THAT YOU CAN ALTER THE SEASONINGS/SPICES BY ADDING LESS OR MORE AND THE FLAVOR IS STILL THERE. TRY IT AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHY SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN THIS A THUMBS UP! OH, I ALMOST FORGOT TO WRITE THAT IT IS SO SIMPLE TO MAKE AFTER YOU PREP THE CHICKEN AND VEGGIES ITS A PIECE OF CAKE. THIS WILL BE ON MY SUPERBOWL MENU THIS WEEKEND!Read more
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Dana Royal Oak, MI 02-04-2010
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WOW!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Best chicken chili ever ! The only thing I added was two extra cups of chicken broth to stretch out the servings and two... jalapenosRead more
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Stacey West Valley City, UT 01-31-2010
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The BEST chili ever!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not a realy cook, I usually leave the cooking to my husband! However, I was watching Aaron cook this chili and just knew... I had to make it. It's so quick and easy and oh so tasty!! This is ONE recipe that my husband leaves to me....Read more
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Lo Jackson, MS 01-22-2010
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Tomato Based Recipe's Can't Hold A Candle To This!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I like tomato based chillis but my stomach doesn't like them. This chilli is so smooth and my stomach agrees! I have no... problems after eating this chilli. I have made this recipe so many times since it first aired that I can't even remember. I have passed it along to family and they love it. My brother said if he's offered beef chilli again he will slap someone!LOL I made this instead of the basic Christmas Dinner along with some other unique dishes and everyone went crazy. After the first time I did cut back on the cayenne though. A little to spicy for my kids. I had some spicy steamed shrimp during the dinner and some guests started throwing those in their chilli too. It seems they really enjoyed it with the shrimp added. Good job Aaron...Read more