Enjoy a hearty bowl of Single Serve Chicken Chili, tailored for one. This dish combines chicken, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper for a deliciously comforting meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: chicken, chicken chili, chili, chili for one, single serving, small batch chicken chili
In a medium sized skillet, cook the onions in the olive oil over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the red bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 minute
Pour the canned diced tomatoes and dried basil into the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
Add the cooked, chopped chicken to the pan and simmer, uncovered another 5 minutes.
Transfer chicken chili to a bowl and top with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Opt for Pre-Cooked Chicken: To make this chicken chili even quicker, you can use chicken that's already been cooked. Rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store is a great time-saving option.
Swap Out Spices: The recipe calls for chili powder, cumin, and basil, but feel free to get creative. A teaspoon of homemade taco seasoning can be a fantastic alternative.
Adjust Spice Levels: The current spice level is moderate, but it's totally customizable. Consider adding chopped jalapeños or a few dashes of hot pepper sauce to kick things up a notch.
Go Vegetarian: If you're looking for a meatless option, simply replace the chicken with crumbled extra firm tofu. It absorbs flavors well and makes for a hearty vegetarian chili.
TO BAKE A CHICKEN BREAST:Heat oven to 400 degrees F.Brush chicken breast with oil. Season both sides of the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Place the chicken on a baking pan.Bake chicken breast, uncovered, for 18 - 20 minutes or until no longer pink (use a meat thermometer to confirm that the chicken is heated through to 170 degrees F).