Hearty Chicken and Chorizo Chili with Herbed Polenta
Experience the warming flavors of our Hearty Chicken and Chorizo Chili with Herbed Polenta. This dish is designed to comfort and satisfy, featuring a robust blend of ground chicken and spicy chorizo, simmered with aromatic spices and fire-roasted tomatoes. What sets this chili apart is its accompaniment of creamy polenta infused with fresh herbs. Together, they create a balanced meal that's perfect for any gathering or cozy night at home. Top it off with your favorite garnishes to make this comforting meal truly your own.
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon
chorizo sausage
3/4 lb (chopped)
ground chicken
2 lbs
chili powder
3 tablespoons
cumin
1 tablespoon
onion
1 (chopped)
garlic cloves
3 (finely chopped)
red bell pepper
1 (chopped)
kidney beans
1 can (15 ounces) (drained)
beer
1 bottle (12 ounces)
fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces)
salt
to taste
chicken stock
6 cups
quick-cooking polenta
2 cups
butter
2 tablespoons
scallions
2 (finely chopped)
thyme leaves
2 tablespoons (chopped)
Instructions
1
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
2
Add the chopped chorizo sausage to the skillet, cooking for about 2 minutes to render its fat.
3
Push the chorizo to the side and add the ground chicken to the center. Brown and crumble the chicken, cooking for 5-6 minutes. As it cooks, season with chili powder and cumin.
4
Add the chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and drained kidney beans to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften.
5
Pour the beer into the skillet, scraping the bottom to release any caramelized bits. Let the liquid reduce slightly before adding the fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Stir to combine and season with salt to taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer.
6
In a separate pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Gradually stir in quick-cooking polenta while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. The polenta should thicken into a porridge-like consistency within 2-3 minutes.
7
Stir butter, finely chopped scallions, and chopped thyme leaves into the polenta, mixing until the butter melts. Season with salt to taste.
8
To serve, spoon polenta into bowls, creating a well in the center. Fill the well with the hearty chicken and chorizo chili. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Chicken and Chorizo Chili with Herbed Polenta?
It is a comforting dish featuring a robust blend of ground chicken and spicy chorizo simmered with aromatic spices and fire-roasted tomatoes, served over creamy polenta infused with fresh herbs.
What are the primary proteins in this chili recipe?
The primary proteins used in this recipe are ground chicken and chorizo sausage.
How much ground chicken is required?
The recipe calls for 2 lbs of ground chicken.
What type of sausage is used in the chili?
The recipe uses 3/4 lb of chopped chorizo sausage.
Which spices provide the main flavor for the chili?
The chili is seasoned with 3 tablespoons of chili powder and 1 tablespoon of cumin.
What kind of beans are included in this recipe?
The recipe uses one 15-ounce can of kidney beans, which should be drained before adding.
What liquid is used to deglaze the skillet?
A 12-ounce bottle of beer is used to deglaze the skillet and release caramelized bits.
What type of tomatoes should I use for the chili?
The recipe specifies using one 28-ounce can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
What is the base for the herbed polenta?
The polenta is cooked in 6 cups of chicken stock.
What type of polenta is recommended?
You should use 2 cups of quick-cooking polenta for this recipe.
How do I prevent lumps from forming in the polenta?
Gradually stir in the polenta while continuously stirring the boiling chicken stock to avoid lumps.
Which fresh herbs are added to the polenta?
The polenta is flavored with 2 finely chopped scallions and 2 tablespoons of chopped thyme leaves.
How much butter is added to the polenta?
2 tablespoons of butter are stirred into the polenta until melted.
What vegetables are sautéed for the chili base?
The base includes one chopped onion, three finely chopped garlic cloves, and one chopped red bell pepper.
How long should I cook the chorizo initially?
Cook the chopped chorizo for about 2 minutes to render its fat before adding other ingredients.
How long does the chicken need to brown?
The ground chicken should be browned and crumbled for approximately 5-6 minutes.
When should the vegetables be added to the skillet?
Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and beans after the chicken has been browned.
How long do the vegetables need to cook?
Cook the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they have softened.
What is the recommended cooking oil for this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
How long does the quick-cooking polenta take to thicken?
It typically thickens into a porridge-like consistency within 2-3 minutes.
How should the final dish be plated?
Spoon polenta into bowls, create a well in the center, and fill that well with the chicken and chorizo chili.
Is this dish considered spicy?
Yes, it contains spicy chorizo and a significant amount of chili powder, giving it a warming heat.
Can this recipe be considered a quick meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick meal, especially since it utilizes quick-cooking polenta.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
When should salt be added to the chili?
Salt should be added to taste after the fire-roasted tomatoes have been stirred into the skillet.
What kind of bell pepper is used?
The recipe calls for one chopped red bell pepper.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 17 ingredients listed for this Hearty Chicken and Chorizo Chili with Herbed Polenta.
Does the recipe suggest any garnishes?
The description suggests topping it off with your favorite garnishes to make the meal truly your own.
Should the chicken stock be cold when adding polenta?
No, you should bring the chicken stock to a boil before gradually stirring in the polenta.
What consistency should the polenta reach?
The polenta should thicken into a porridge-like consistency.