Recipes | Sweet Potato Chicken Jalapeno Chili
Sweet Potato Chicken Jalapeno Chili
Spice up game day with some hearty sweet potato chicken jalapeno chili! It’s comforting, full of flavour, and has a bit of a kick to it to warm you up from the inside out! With sweet potatoes, chicken, and beans, this chili will fill you up, while being nutritious and easy to make.
Ingredients
Servings
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Red Pepper, chopped
- 1 Rib Celery, chopped
- 2 Jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 Teaspoon Each Salt & Pepper
- 1 Pinch Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Lb. Ontario Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed into 3/4 inch pieces
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 1 Can Black Beans, drained & rinsed
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- (Optional) Sour Cream to Taste
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan set over medium heat.Step 2
Add onion, red pepper, celery, jalapeno and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.Step 3
Add chili powder, cumin oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.Step 4
Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.Step 5
Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil.Step 6
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in chicken and black beans.Step 7
Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and chili is flavourful.Step 8
Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
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