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Chicken and Black Bean Chili

Weeknight meal. Spicy, filling, very high in fiber. Protein-rich recipe, ready in 40 minutes.

⏱ 40 min
📋 20 min prep
🔥 20 min cook
🍽 4 servings
🔥 420 kcal · calories per serving
easy
Chicken and Black Bean Chili

Weeknight meal. Spicy, filling, very high in fiber.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 4 servings

  • 500 g shredded chicken breast
  • 400 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • cumin
  • hot paprika
  • oregano
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt

Step by step

Follow the timeline: technique icon, time and temperature when relevant.

  1. Step 1 Pan 8 min

    Sauté onion, garlic and bell pepper for 8 minutes. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.

  2. Step 2 Pan 5 min

    Add chicken and sauté for 5 minutes. Add spices. Measure the ingredients before you start.

  3. Step 3 Cook 25 min

    Add tomatoes and beans and cook on low heat for 25 minutes. Check time to avoid overcooking: the perfect point makes a difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

  • Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
  • Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
  • For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Tags

  • #meal
  • #dinner
  • #lunchbox
  • #mexican
  • #diet
  • #fitness
  • #elena-coach
  • #main