How many calories are in Chicken Chili?
Chicken Chili has about 296 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken Chili is a Dinner international recipe with 296 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
296 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
28.8 g
About This Recipe
Chicken Chili is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chicken breast, olive oil, and onion.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 296 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chicken Chili worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Dice the chicken.
Chop the remaining ingredients and set aside.
Heat the oil and add the onion with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until soft.
Add the celery and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked.
Next, add the tomato, bell pepper and the rest of the ingredients and stir.
Reduce heat to low and let cook for 8 more minutes.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
296
Protein
28.8g
Carbs
32.8g
Fat
7.9g
Fiber
10g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chicken Chili can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken Chili has about 296 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken Chili takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chicken Chili can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chicken Chili can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chicken Chili generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chicken Chili gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chicken Chili is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chicken Chili. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chicken Chili is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chicken Chili is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Chicken Chili is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chicken Chili can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chicken Chili already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 28.8 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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