Best Ground Chicken Chili Recipe ~ Gluten Free
Jump to RecipeThis recipe is SO yummy, simple and quick to make! It's also very versatile - you can use ground chicken, turkey, pork or beef or a combination of any ground meats to satisfy your taste buds. Plus, add beans/legumes, corn, potatoes, etc. I hope you enjoy this Chili recipe as much as we do! 🙂
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Chicken or any ground meat you desire
- ½ large Vidalia Onion finely diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15 oz, cans Tomato Sauce plain (spice mix recipe below)
- 1 15 oz. can Diced Tomatoes
- 5-6 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar I use Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar*
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 15.25 oz. can Corn (Yellow or White) drained
Chili Spice Mixture:
- 4 Tbsp Chili Powder or more, if desired (add 1 Tbsp at a time)
- 2-3 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2-3 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Salt (table)
- ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
Toppings:
- Chopped Green Onions
- Chopped Vidalia Onions
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Hard Cheese Monterey Jack or Cheddar are our favorites
Instructions
- Using a large pot, combine the ground Chicken (or other ground meat), Onions and Garlic and heat over medium until the meat is thoroughly cooked (about 8-10 minutes).
- Next, add the Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes and Tomato Paste and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add the Broth, Sugar, Chili Spice Mixture and Corn (add canned Beans now, if using) to the pot, stirring until well mixed.
- Bring to a low boil, then reduce temperature to Low and simmer for about 15 minutes to bring out the flavors.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and Enjoy! 🙂
