Stovetop~30 minComplexity
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.
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Ingredients
6 servings
- •1 tbsp Avocado oil
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 Yellow Onion(110g)
- •1 Poblano Pepper(117g)
- •1 Bell Pepper(119g)
- •4 Garlic(12g)
- •2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(14g)
- •4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •2 cup Chicken Breast, Grilled
- •30 oz Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained
- •15 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •15 oz Tomato Sauce
- •2 tsp Cumin, Ground
- •Salt And Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- 1Heat the avocado oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
- 2Add the diced onion, poblano pepper, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- 3Stir in the fresh garlic and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- 4Add the chicken broth, cooked chicken breast, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ground cumin to the pot and stir until fully combined.
- 5Bring the chili to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until small bubbles break the surface.
- 6Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the chili thickens slightly.
- 7Taste the chili and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- 8Divide the chili evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, seal, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition — Per Serving
314
calories
28g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 1010 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 11.6g
6 servings per batch · ~555g 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.
