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Chipotle Chicken Black Bean Chili

Chipotle Chicken Black Bean Chili

By Traeger Kitchen

Roast chicken, peppers, and veggies over hickory hardwood to add big flavor to this light and zesty chili.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

40 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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1 chicken breast
1 Teaspoon
1 onion, chopped
1 Stalkcelery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Wholejalapeños, seeded and chopped
6 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 Teaspoonground cumin
1 Teaspoondry oregano
As NeededSalt
1/4 TeaspoonGround black pepper
As Neededolive oil
1 Cuppumpkin, diced, or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
1 Cupwater
2 Tablespoontomato paste
2 CupUnsalted chicken broth
1 Canblack beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed
Green onion, sliced, for serving
lime wedges, for serving
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Season the chicken breast on both sides with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.

    Ingredients
  • Step 3

    Insert the probe horizontally into the center of the chicken breast. Place the chicken directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let cool before dicing into small pieces. Reserve.

  • Step 5

    In a large bowl, combine onions, celery, garlic, jalapeños, tomatoes, pumpkin, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and mix well to coat.

    Ingredients
    • 1  onion, chopped

    • 1 Stalk celery, chopped

    • 3  cloves garlic, minced

    • 2 Whole jalapeños, seeded and chopped

    • 6  Roma tomatoes, diced

    • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1 Teaspoon dry oregano

    • As Needed Salt

    • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground black pepper

    • As Needed olive oil

    • 1 Cup pumpkin, diced, or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced

  • Step 6

    Transfer vegetables to a rimmed baking sheet.

  • Step 7

    Place the baking sheet on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until vegetables until cooked through, and tender.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • Step 8

    In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, water and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup water

    • 2 Tablespoon tomato paste

    • 2 Cup Unsalted chicken broth

  • Step 9

    Add the grilled vegetables, chicken and black beans; bring back to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Can black beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed

  • Step 10

    Remove from heat and adjust seasoning, to taste. Garnish with green onions and lime wedges. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  Green onion, sliced, for serving

    •  lime wedges, for serving

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