Description

Get ready to impress your family and friends with this Award-Winning Chicken Championship Chili Recipe – First Place Winner. This hearty dish combines tender chunks of chicken and ground beef with a rich medley of spices, creating a flavor profile that is both bold and comforting. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this chili is versatile, easy to prepare, and even better the next day! Serve it up with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese and fresh cilantro for an unforgettable meal experience.

Ingredients

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3 lbs chicken, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
2 large yellow onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cups beef broth
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Pat the cubed chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven; brown the chicken in batches and set aside.
In the same pot, brown ground beef until cooked through; set aside with chicken.
Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in spices for a minute to bloom their flavors.
Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and return the meat to the pot; combine well.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2-2.5 hours until tender.
Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 150 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg