Beef Green Chicken Chili Freezer Meal
A hearty and flavorful beef green chicken chili that combines tender chicken, ground beef, and green chilies in a savory, spicy broth. Perfect for making ahead and freezing for an easy, comforting meal anytime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups canned diced green chilies, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
Stir in ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the chicken broth, diced green chilies, and white beans. Stir to combine.
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the chili thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Allow chili to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers or bags.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm on the stove over medium heat until heated through.