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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
  • 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

  1. 1Heat the avocado oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Stir in the fresh garlic and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the chicken broth, cooked chicken breast, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ground cumin to the pot and stir until fully combined.
  5. 5Bring the chili to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until small bubbles break the surface.
  6. 6Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the chili thickens slightly.
  7. 7Taste the chili and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. 8Divide the chili evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, seal, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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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Common questions

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.

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