Chicken Chili

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Cooking Lite

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (292)

Cook Time:
1 hr 45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 45 min
Total:: 2 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1/8 cup good olive oil, plus extra for chicken
1/8 cup minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for chicken
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes in puree, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
4 split chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
Freshly ground black pepper

For serving:

Chopped onions, corn chips, grated cheddar, sour cream

Directions

Cook the onions in the oil over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes by hand or in batches in a food processor fitted with a steel blade (pulse 6 to 8 times). Add to the pot with the basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until just cooked. Let cool slightly. Separate the meat from the bones and skin and cut it into 3/4-inch chunks. Add to the chili and simmer, uncovered, for another 20 minutes. Serve with the toppings, or refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.

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Karen Huntington Woods, MI 03-19-2010
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great taste and so healthy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Saw this show and remembered it when I was trying to think of something to make my husband while I was out of town on... business. I did not have fresh basil, so I added some dried and some spinach for color. I made it the night before I left. My husband and kids loved it! They were charmed by the change from regular chili. I made some orichete to put on top along with cheese and sour cream, and my husband said the taste of the chili alone did not need any embellishment. Thanks again Ina for sharing your lovely recipes with us!!Read more
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Julie malverne, NY 03-15-2010
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Outstanding!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am as brand new as it comes to cooking. The most I can do is boil up some water, cook pasta, and dump a jar of sauce on... it. That said, I decided to not completely disgrace my heritage, (as I come from a whole family of wonderful cooks) and give this recipe a tackle. I not only had my boyfriend coming back for seconds and thirds, but he requests that I make this chili every week for him since I first made it, as does everyone else who tried it. This chili is SO tasty, so rich, so flavorful. It's absolute perfection. My modifications (being that this was, and still is the only recipe I've attempted thus far lol) are jalepeno peppers! I add two jalepenos because I love heat! I also purchased two whole cooked chickens and used the breast and the dark meat, because the idea of handling raw meat is still pretty icky and foreign to me. (such an amateur) Last, I omitted the sour cream and cheese which made for a much healthier way to enjoy this. Honestly, you don't need the extra fat! It really is that good. Thanks Ina! It's nice to have finally given one of your recipes a try. Now I'm off to battle bigger stuff, like *drumroll* the OVEN! Read more
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Brandy raleigh, NC 03-08-2010
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The BEST chicken chili
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The headline says it all!! So GOOD! I boiled my chicken instead of roasting. Perfect !!!!
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Barb Old Bridge, NJ 03-02-2010
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5***** Chicken Chili
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is a keeper.It was a big hit in my house.I can't wait to make it again.
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Very omaha, NE 03-01-2010
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Tasteless
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This would be good nursing home chili, but for people without dietary restrictions and an active palate, this is one bland... recipe. If you want this to taste like anything close to chili, eliminate the basil (who puts basil in chili?). Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning before baking too. Use 3 TABLESPOONS of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and a TABLESPOON of dried cilantro. Otherwise you're going to have a flavorless chicken and tomato stew. And just use fire roasted tomatoes too, the others are too much hassle for the amount of difference you might taste. Just because something isn't typical doesn't mean it has to be tasteless. Read more
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RAISA Miami, FL 02-24-2010
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was afraid it would take longer then professional makes so I roasted chicken breasts a day ahead (very convenient). And... again, bravo Ina! Very easy and very delicious!Read more