Description
Hearty chicken enchilada chili combines Mexican-inspired flavors with comforting warmth. Spicy, rich ingredients meld together, offering a satisfying meal that brings families close around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs (567 g) boneless chicken breasts (or 2–3 cups cooked)
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) enchilada sauce
- 1.5 cups corn
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) petite diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup diced onion (red or yellow)
- 0.33 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Sour cream
- Shredded sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Cube chicken into uniform pieces, generously seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper for robust flavor.
- Searing Stage: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces on all sides until golden, creating a caramelized exterior. Remove and set aside, preserving the delectable pan drippings.
- Vegetable Foundation: In the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened and aromatic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, creating a flavor-packed base for the chili.
- Combining Components: Return chicken to the pan, introducing dried oregano for herbal depth. Add diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn kernels. Stir thoroughly to integrate all ingredients.
- Simmering Process: Reduce heat and allow chili to gently simmer for 30 minutes. Occasionally stir to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking. Taste and fine-tune seasonings to personal preference.
- Serving Finale: Ladle chili into warm bowls, crowning with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crispy tortilla chips for a textural and flavor-packed presentation.
Notes
- Precision Cutting: Uniformly cut chicken ensures even cooking and consistent bite sizes.
- High-Heat Searing: Develop a golden-brown crust on chicken to lock in flavor and create rich caramelization.
- Vegetable Technique: Sauté vegetables until translucent without burning, which builds a robust flavor foundation.
- Slow Simmer Strategy: Maintain low, steady heat during cooking to blend flavors and tenderize ingredients without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg