Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

Name: Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) plus 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h 30min

I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:58:11 GMT