I made Ina Garten's easy chicken chili and found a new go-to comfort dish for fall

Anneta KonstantinidesJan 14, 2024, 11:16 IST

I made Ina Garten's chicken chili, and it was easy, healthy, and so comforting. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I recently made Ina Garten's chicken chili on a chilly fall night.
The recipe takes far less prep and time than other chili dishes I've made.

When I'm craving comfort food, I often turn to a "Barefoot Contessa" recipe because I know that Ina Garten will keep things delicious but easy.

While I love Garten's quick weeknight bolognese and her creamy five-cheese penne, sometimes I'm craving soup over pasta.

So I recently decided to give her chicken chili a try, and it immediately warmed me up on a chilly fall night.

Here's how to make it.

Garten's chicken chili features bell peppers, onions, and plenty of spices.

Ina Garten demonstrated how to make her chicken chili on an early episode of "Barefoot Contessa."Mike Smith/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images

First, I prepped my ingredients and preheated the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

I chopped my yellow and red bell peppers first. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I began to cook my onions.

I cooked the onions for about 15 minutes. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I cooked the onions for 15 minutes, until they turned translucent, then added the garlic.

After adding the garlic, I cooked my onions for an additional minute. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I added the bell peppers and seasoning.

I doubled the seasoning for this recipe to add more flavor. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

It was time to add the tomatoes.

I crushed the tomatoes by hand and threw the leftover juice into the pot as well. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After throwing in some basil, I brought my chili to a boil and then reduced the heat to a simmer.

I tore the basil in chunks and threw the leaves in the pot. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I started prepping the chicken.

I rubbed my chicken with olive oil and seasoned each piece with salt and pepper. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Garten recommends simmering the chili for 30 minutes, but I let it go for about an hour and a half.

I simmered my chili for longer than Garten's recipe called for. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After 40 minutes, my chicken was ready.

My chicken breasts after I took them out of the oven. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Once my chicken had cooled slightly, I separated the meat from the bone and started chopping.

My chopped chicken pieces. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I added the chicken to the chili and continued to let it simmer uncovered.

I let my chili simmer for another 45 minutes after adding the chicken. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

While the chili was simmering, I prepped my toppings.

My chopped green onions. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

It was time for dinner! And Garten's chicken chili made for a fantastic fall meal.