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Shredded Chicken Chili in a black bowl.
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Shredded Chicken Chili Recipe

This shredded chicken chili is bound to become your year-round comfort food. Add as much spice as you like; guacamole is mandatory, and cheese is optional.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chili, paleo, recipe, shredded chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 291kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Guacamole Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the melted coconut oil until soft and translucent.
    1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. coconut oil
  • Add the herbs and spices and fry for another minute, then add the chopped tomatoes.
    ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, ½ tsp. cumin, ½ tsp. ground coriander, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 2 14 oz. cans chopped tomatoes
  • Season to taste and allow to cook for 7-10 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Add the shredded chicken and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
    4 cups chicken, Sea salt and black pepper
  • To make the guacamole, mash the avocado with the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
    1 ripe avocado, Juice of 1 lime, Sea salt and black pepper
  • Serve the chili with a dollop of guacamole, lime wedge, and freshly chopped cilantro.
    Lime wedges, Fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1340IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg