20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Chili
This 20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Chili provides 29g protein and 217 calories per serving — a calorie-efficient protein source that stretches across 6 servings. Cooks entirely on the stovetop in one pot, eliminating cleanup for faster meal prep cycles. Ideal for cutting phases where you need high protein-to-calorie ratios.
Ingredients
- •Avocado oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Poblano Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Tomato Sauce
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Salt And Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano and bell pepper, and sauté for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and chipotles in adobo, and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- 2Add in the chicken stock, chicken, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and cumin, and stir until combined. Cover and continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for at least 5 more minutes.
- 3Taste, and season with a generous pinch of two of salt and pepper, as needed. Serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
217
calories
29g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 259 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.0g
6 servings per batch · ~284g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Chili have per serving?
Each serving contains 29g of protein and 217 calories, with 6g fat and 14g carbs — an efficient protein-to-calorie ratio. This makes it a solid mid-range option for protein contribution without excessive calories.
How long does 20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Chili take to prep?
Twenty minutes total with 6 servings means you're getting nearly a week's worth of lunch or dinner components with one cook session. This scales well for batch prep and stores easily as a portionable soup.
Is 20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Chili good for fat loss?
At 217 calories per serving with 29g protein and only 6g fat, this is well-suited for a cut phase where volume and satiety are priorities. The chili format means you can eat a full, satisfying bowl while staying comfortably within daily calorie targets.
