South Beach Summer Chicken Chili Recipes

SLOW COOKER SUMMER CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Combine tomato sauce, pinto beans, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in the basin of a large slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top and close slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10. Thirty minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return to chili and stir well.
• Spoon chili over cooked brown rice, and top with your favorite chili toppings.

EASY SUMMER CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeno, chili powder and cumin; stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, til vegetables have begun to soften, 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, beans and tomatoes and their juices; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken. Return to simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Add salt or pepper if needed. Divide among 4 bowls and serve.

SOUTH BEACH SUMMER CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Stir together avocado, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add vegetables, chili powder, chiles and cumin. Cook until vegetables are soft for 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, beans and tomatoes then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken and remaining salt. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (7 minutes).
• Top with avocado.

SOUTH BEACH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the ricotta with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend together.
• Pretreat a large baking dish with PAM or rub the bottom with some olive oil so it doesn't stick.
• Rub the chicken with the garlic powder. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes per side. You'll be tempted to move the chicken around but don't for at least 7 minutes, then check to see that it's not burning. Turn it over and do the same on the other side. Place the chicken breasts, side by side, in a lorge baking dish and allow to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Spoon 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture and 1/4 cup tomatoes onto each chicken breast. You can be liberal. Top each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the chicken registers 170°F.

SOUTH BEACH CHOCK-FULL-OF-VEGGIES CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.

SOUTHWEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Combine garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and red pepper in a small dish and stir until well blended. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and stir-fry from 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and continue cooking for a few minutes, until onion is translucent. Stir in chicken broth, chilies, and spices. Simmer over low heat 15 minutes.
• Stir in beans and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. If soup is too thick, add 1/2 cup to 1 cup water to desired consistency. Pour into serving bowls and top with cheese and sliced green onions.

SOUTH BEACH BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Combine the rosemary, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Place chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil, and rub with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 450. Spray a heavy roasting pan or iron skillet with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan and bake for 10 minute Turn chicken over. If drippings begin to stick to the pan, stir in 3-4 Tbs water or wine if using.
• Bake about 10 min til thermometer registers 160 and juices run clear. If the pan is dry, stir in another 1-2 Tbs of water or wine to loosen the drippings. Drizzle the vinegar over the chicken in the pan.
• Transfer the chicken to plates. Stir the liquid in the pan and drizzle over the chicken.