posted by The Bewitchin Kitchen on December 2, 2016

Clean Eating Ground Chicken Chili + Video

Name: Clean Eating Ground Chicken Chili + Video
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 onion (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 14oz can black beans; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1 (14 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 6oz can tomato paste (roughly 1/4 cup); 1/4 cup applesauce; 1 tbsp ground chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp garlic; 1/2 tsp cayenne

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This Clean Eating Ground Chicken Chili is absolutely delicious! Lean chicken, savory spices, and plenty of traditional chili vegetables make this a healthy chicken chili recipe just as comforting as traditional chili.

Ground Chicken Chili

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I’ve made this ground chicken chili recipe twice since I originally posted, and it’s only been three weeks. I know it’s hard to find healthy ground chicken recipes that aren’t boring, but trust me when I say that this recipe does NOT disappoint. You are going to LOVE this healthy chicken chili (and the secret ingredient).

Keep in mind that while this is a clean-eating stovetop chili recipe, it is not Whole30 or Paleo compliant.

If you love chili but want to avoid all the extra carbs and fat, you’ll also love this Super Lean Chili Recipe. For something more sinful, try my Southwest Sirloin Chili!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Chicken Chili

Classic Flavors – A healthy twist on classic chili flavors makes this ground chicken chili recipe a fan favorite.
Convenient – Cook this stovetop chili recipe without any special or heavy equipment like some chili recipes call for!
Meal Prep – This ground chicken chili is delicious reheated, making it perfect for meal prep or freezer dinners.

Chicken Chili Ingredients

Looking for what goes in chicken chili before you meal plan? Here’s a quick list:

Olive oil
Ground chicken
Onion
Red bell pepper
Chicken broth
Black beans
Corn (fresh or frozen)
Fire roasted tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Applesauce
Chili powder
Cumin
Oregano
Thyme
Garlic
Cayenne

The Secret Ingredient

There is a secret ingredient in this clean eating chicken chili recipe, and it’s an odd one.

I used applesauce — I know, right?

While tasting the ground chicken chili, I thought it needed a little sweetness. And being that I was preparing a healthy chicken chili recipe, I didn’t want to use molasses (like in the Super Lean Chili recipe) or sugar.

I knew I had to get creative, and that’s when I saw the applesauce sitting in my fridge, and it worked really well!

Close up of prepared healthy chicken chili

How to Make This Healthy Chicken Chili Recipe

Cook Ground Chicken

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add your olive oil.

Once olive oil is heated, add the ground chicken and scramble fry it until it’s cooked through (about 7 or 8 minutes).

Add Vegetables

Add the chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, until fragrant and tender crisp.

Add chicken broth, black beans, frozen corn, fire roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, applesauce, ground chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, garlic, and cayenne.

Bring the entire pot to a boil.

Simmer Stovetop Chili Recipe

Once boiling, turn down the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 50 minutes. Check on your healthy chicken chili after about 30 minutes and give the ingredients a good stir.

Top view of a pot of this healthy chicken chili recipe

Just look at that hearty, chunky, chili glory.

TBK’s Pro Tip: I use a ceramic pot (the one I have is a discontinued KitchenAid, but this Lodge ceramic pot looks good) when I cook up this chili. It makes for an easy cleanup!

To show you how easy it is to whip up this chicken chili recipe, make sure to watch the quick video below.

Ground Chicken Chili Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

Is chili healthy?

Yes! Whether it’s turkey chili, beef chili, or chicken chili, most chili recipes are healthy.

This dish is full of fiber (thanks to veggies and beans), proteins, and vegetables! A winning combination for digestion, it’s guaranteed to keep you satiated (which means fuller for longer).

So eat up!

Is this recipe Paleo or Whole30?

This recipe is not Paleo or Whole30 since it includes corn and beans. However, to make it Paleo or Whole30 compliant, simply omit those ingredients (and use sugar-free applesauce!) for more of a soup-type consistency but all of the flavor!

More Chicken Recipes

Ground Chicken Burger

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup

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Clean Eating Chicken Chili - this hearty and healthy chili recipe is lightened up with ground chicken and is 21 day fix approved. It can be classified as paleo, depending on how strict your follow the diet.

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