Description

Experience a delightful twist on a classic dish with The Best Nashville Hot Chicken Chili. This hearty chili captures the bold heat of Nashville-style hot chicken while incorporating comforting ingredients like beans and tomatoes, creating a unique and satisfying meal. Perfect for cozy nights, game days, or family gatherings, this chili is not only rich in flavor but also packed with protein and fiber, ensuring you feel full without feeling weighed down. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, it’s sure to become a household favorite!

Ingredients

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2 lbs shredded cooked chicken breast
15 oz cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz pinto beans, rinsed and drained
14 oz petite diced tomatoes
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 medium stalks celery, diced (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 Tbsp dill pickle brine
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp brown sugar or Swerve brown
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt or to taste
2 Tbsp honey or Pyure sugar-free honey
sliced dill pickles and nonfat plain Greek yogurt to garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Gather and chop the onion and celery.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and sauté the onion and celery until softened.
Add in the shredded chicken, beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, dill pickle brine, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Taste before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 85mg