Chicken Chili

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Cooking Lite

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (284)

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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joannah Honolulu, HI 02-08-2010
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the best chili I ever had (or made)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so easy and healthy I was sure it would be so so. All I can say is try it for yourself. Like all chili, it... improves with age... If Ina is wrong about anything, it is that toppings make this chili. They are superflous! ( My family is spice happy so I increased chili and heat, but suit yourself!) I make it all the time. Read more
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Pamela Springville, UT 02-07-2010
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A nice change!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a good Chili recipe! My husband and I both enjoyed it. However, it's not something that I would crave or be excited... about making again. It's just one of those foods that is good...but just not my favorite. I will make it again though, just not sure when.Read more
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David East Piss , AL 01-28-2010
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I CAN'T STOP MAKING THIS CHILI
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a frefreshing departure from traditional beef chili. I made it two weeks ago for the first time and have made it... twice since. I made it for my family and everyone loved it so much, I decided to make it for my co-workers for a pot luck lunch. It was such a hit! I just finished printing out copies of the recipe for everyone. Here are a few modifications to make it even easier: Use frozen chopped onions and frozen pepper strips (Easier, faster, and cleaner than chopping them yourself.) Use a rotisserie chicken, remove the skin and shred the white and dark meat. Ina Garten is a brilliant and her recipes are consistently outstanding, so buy all the books and cook your way to gastronomic ecstacy!Read more
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Kristie Evansville, IN 01-24-2010
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Like all Barefoot recipes, this chili is wonderful! Healthy and easy to prepare.
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Hayley Brunswick, GA 01-21-2010
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Just Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I do agree with some that this might not be a typical "chili", without the beans and all, but it was VERY delicious. I made... this recipe for a party in December and it was perfect for an event on a cold night. I did half the heat elements since some of the guest did not like spicy food, but did set up a station with toppings (chips, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, etc), and people could add heat to it. I served it in mugs like Ina does on another episode. It was absolutely delicious and the hit of the party! There wasn't a drop left. This recipe is very worth the effort and very delicious. I told my guest it was a Mexican Chicken Stew, which seemed like a more fit name for it. Regardless what you call it, it was delicious! Thank you Ina!Read more
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Zachary Redondo Beach, CA 01-20-2010
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amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

ok so its not really "chili" but it is SO good. dont even think about making it, just do it. and like others said i just... bought two rotisserie chickens and used the breast meat from them. it was a lot easier and in the store i was at was actually like 6 dollars cheaper than fresh bone in skin on chicken breast. Read more