High-Protein Chicken Chili Recipe
This high-protein chicken chili brings heat, thickness, and zero tolerance for weak comfort food.
Hearty vegan chicken, bold spices, and rich beans prove cozy dinners can still flex hard.
Grab a spoon, cancel bland vibes, and eat like warmth means power.
High-Protein Chicken Chili Recipe
This vegan high-protein chicken chili delivers deep flavor, serious protein, and satisfying texture without animal ingredients.It works for meal prep, cold evenings, and women who expect dinner to show strength.
Ingredients
- Vegan chicken chunks or crumbles soy or pea protein: 300 g
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Onion chopped: ¾ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tbsp
- Tomato puree: 1 cup
- Diced tomatoes: ½ cup
- White beans or kidney beans cooked: 1½ cups
- Vegetable broth: 1½ cups
- Chili powder: 1½ tsp
- Cumin powder: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Oregano dried: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegan chicken using 300 g, stirring gently.
- Cook 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Add beans using 1½ cups evenly.
- Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 30 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Iron: 28%
- Zinc: 24%
- Magnesium: 22%
- Potassium: 26%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add cocoa powder for deeper, dramatic richness.Top with vegan yogurt or avocado for balance.
Let chili rest ten minutes so flavors fully commit.
