Sweet Potato Chicken Chili

Written By Simone Gmuca

Cold weather + hearty chili = perfect combo.

This sweet potato chicken chili is packed with protein & fiber and is the perfect, easy-to-make dinner for chilly nights! I love meal prepping this - it’s even better the next day!

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb ground chicken

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 3 garlic cloves, diced

  • 1 medium white onion, diced

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled & diced into 1” cubes

  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded & diced

  • 1 can diced mild tomatoes (15 oz)

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 can kidney beans

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp paprika

  • 1/4 tsp chili powder

  • avocado, greek yogurt, and/or cilantro, for topping

Directions:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or pot. add ground turkey & sea salt, breaking it up as it cooks.

  • Add garlic & onion; let cook for 3-5 minutes.

  • Add sweet potato, jalapeño, canned tomatoes, water, beans, cumin, paprika, & chili powder.

  • Cover & cook on medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are cooked through.

  • Top with avocado, greek yogurt, & cilantro. Enjoy!!

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving, with no toppings):

366 calories

32 g carbohydrates (8 g fiber)

15 g fat

26 g protein

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