Easy to make, this bacon and chicken chilli recipe is a simple one pot dish that's perfect for an easy midweek meal. Why not make a big batch as it's ideal for preparing in bulk and so tasty too!
There are some ingredient combinations which are always going to be good together. One of these is chicken and bacon. Add some tomato and some cheese and it is hard to beat for cold weather comfort food. I love a good chicken and bacon recipe and this is definitely one to remember!
The great thing about this bacon and chicken chilli recipe is that it doesn't contain too many ingredients and many of them are store cupboard items. I always have a few tins of chopped tomatoes and some beans in the cupboard. Onions are something I never run out of as I use them practically every day and the same for chilli peppers. It's easy but so so good!
Can you adapt the heat in this chilli recipe?
It's a really easy chilli recipe to prepare and simple to adapt too. Firstly you can adapt the heat to suit your family. I use one red chilli pepper when I'm preparing it and I leave the seeds in. However, you can use more for a more fiery chilli recipe. You can also remove the seeds to make it much milder.
If I'm serving it to a group of people then I like to serve extra sliced chilli peppers, jalapenos or hot sauce with it so everyone can customise their meal. That way it suits everyone.
How else can you adapt this chilli recipe?
You can vary the vegetables you use. Instead of the green beans, why not use kale, bell peppers or butternut squash?
What additional toppings are great for this bacon and chicken chilli?
I love some cheese on this chicken chilli. Bacon and chicken recipes just go so well with cheese. I usually use cheddar but you can use whatever kind of cheese you prefer.
Other chilli toppings that are great include:
- Spring onions
- Avocado
- Lime
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
- Jalapenos
- Salsa
- Coriander (cilantro)
What else to serve with this chicken chilli recipe?
You can serve this easy chilli recipe with rice, bread or tacos. It's also great just on it's own for a low carb high protein meal.
The Inspiration for this bacon chicken chilli recipe
When I first made this bacon and chicken chilli recipe it was as part of the Secret Recipe Club which no longer exists. The recipe is inspired by a dish by Jean at The Tasty Cheapskate. I wanted to make something tasty, warming and of course easy. I had so many recipes to choose from but I soon chose this chilli. Not only did it contain ingredients I love, I already had everything I needed at home. No shopping required. Even better.
Recipe
Bacon and Chicken Chilli Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 6 rashers bacon
- 400 g tin cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion diced
- 1 chilli pepper finely sliced
- 100 g green beans or another vegetables
- 10 g fresh coriander (cilantro)
- grated cheese optional
- sour cream optional
- lime optional
Instructions
- Chop the bacon and fry in the bottom of a saucepan in a little oil. When it is cooked, remove some from the pan to keep as a garnish.
- Add the onion and chilli pepper to the pan and cook until it is soft. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until it is white on the outside.
- Add the beans, vegetables and chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the coriander, reserving a little to garnish with. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the toppings of your choice.
Notes
Nutrition
More Chilli Recipes
If you like this chicken chilli then why not try one of my other chillies?
Easy Chilli con Carne with Hidden Vegetables
Vegan Lentil Chilli with Black Beans
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Balvinder
Absolutely fabulous recipe, Corina! I can make it minus the bacon.
Corina Blum
Oh definitely try it without the bacon! I hope you like it.
lawstudentcook
This looks delicious! If only I could eat beans :X
By the way, I just started a monthly blog party called Pantry Party. I'd love it if you joined!
Shelley C
I am SO making this - you are right, it's a flavor combination that just can't go wrong!! Great choice!!
Miz Helen
Your Chicken and Bacon Chili looks awesome, and this is a great recipe for the SRC.
Have a good week!
Miz Helen
Katerina
This looks like a very filling, hearty and delicious chili! Perfect now that days have become cooler!
Eat Laugh Love
This looks great, something my carnivore husband would love.