There isn’t a one pot meal I enjoy more than chili.Â
Why is that?
Because I can shake up a chili recipe any way I’d like. Adding leftover beef to the pot is classic in my house. I hate to waste even the smallest scrap of expensive steak.
Slow Cooker Flank Steak Chili
How about adding chicken or turkey to the pot.
A white chicken chili with tender pieces of chicken or turkey, creamy white beans, and a hint of cinnamon is a favorite chili rendition.
Chicken and White Bean Chili
These days I’m bored with my family’s go-to chili recipes. I’m craving something new.
Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Chili
That’s when the sweet potatoes in my pantry and the chicken apple sausage in the frig started calling my name. I could hear them begging to be thrown into the pot so they could add their own unique twist.
Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Chili
This easy chili recipe required a handful of ingredients and just a half an hour on the stove before it was ready to serve.
Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Chili
Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Chili
I’m glad I listened to the voices calling from my pantry. Sweet potatoes and chicken sausage added a warmth and spicy goodness that rivaled any chili I’ve ladled into my bowls in the past.
Cook’s Notes . . .Â
You could easily swap cooked chicken or turkey for the chicken sausage, and yams for the sweet potatoes. If I’d had any parsley or cilantro on hand they would have added a little freshness and color as a garnish.
Happy, healthy cooking!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups white onion, finely chopped
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 pound chicken and apple sausage, halved and then sliced into 1/2" slices
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cubed into small pieces
- 2 cups white beans, or kidney beans
- 1 large orange, fresh squeezed
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 ounces tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large stock pot add oil, onions and peppers and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until tender. Add sliced sausage and cook another 5 minutes until sausage is cooked through.
- Add remaining ingredients and lightly cover. Simmer for 25 - 30 minutes until liquid is reduced and vegetables are tender.
- Notes . . . add more water or broth as needed to make a nice chili consistency.
Notes
Calories: 358 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 9 Total Fat: 7.50g Cholesterol: 56mg Sodium: 1065mg Total Carbs: 46.70g Dietary Fiber: 9.45g Sugars: 7.84g Protein: 25.14g
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Kristi, if the veg in my fridge started calling my name, I’d run! You have done a wonderful job tackling them and turning them into this gorgeous chili! This is such a great round up of your variations on a theme. I am going to have to shake myself out of my go-to-chili rut and give them a whirl (especially love the white chili)!
Hi Hester! I must admit I really like the white bean, chicken or turkey versions. They’re a lovely change from the typical beef and tomato.
I love the idea of using leftover beef to the chilli dish. Must be awesome!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted…Pumpkin Spelt Muffins with Peanuts and Ginger
No sense in wasting good food, right? Enjoy the rest of your week.
Kristin, I must admit I have never prepared Chili – this is not really in my cooking repertoire, not that popular around here but one of my sons keeps asking me to prepare him some, now I know where I can turn for a recipe or two of a “Chili with a Twist” – the different chilis all look good and healthy!
Andrea recently posted…NIGEL SLATER`S SEPTEMBER CAKES PART II – Cinnamon Pear Cake with Vanilla Fudge Sauce
I think that’s why I love chili recipes. If you’re watching your weight, they pack a lot of nutrition in a small bowl and so filling. My son was a football player, so he needed as much protein as he could get and chili was a great way to get that in.
We cook the same…listening to the voices in our fridge!
I’m always stocked up on those chicken apple sausages, what a great chili combo!
Aggie recently posted…Spinach Salad with Fresh Late Summer Peaches, Gorgonzola and Almonds
It’s funny isn’t it? I swear the food in my kitchen calls my name all the time.
I am loving all the chili varieties! You really can do a lot with this one pot meal. My favorite part about chili – the beans! I love that they add a bit of fiber and enhance the texture. Yum!
That’s what a I love about chili recipes. They’re a one pot meal with lots of fiber, veggies and protein. Can’t beat that!
I love sweet potatoes in chili! In fact when I make that, I usually leave out the meat entirely – sweet potatoes, plenty of beans, and ground New Mexico chilies supply tons of flavor. Like the idea of adding the chicken & apple sausages, though – neat twist! Good recipe – thanks.
kitchenriffs recently posted…Easy Tandoori Chicken
New Mexico chilies – next on my list of chili ingredients for sure!
I love Chili and I really like your chicken Sausage & sweet potato chili most! First of all I love sweet potatoes and I’d put that in anything I can.. stew, chili, soup… I just love sweet potatoes! It’s getting cold these days and your chili recipe sounds very tempting here. Looks really delicious!
Nami | Just One Cookbook recently posted…Renkon Chips | Lotus Root Chips
Chili’s are so much fun to make, aren’t they? You can add anything you want to the pot and be as creative as you’d like.
this sounds like a really delicious chili! definitely want to try it once the weather cools down a bit!
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It’s funny because Seattle didn’t see sunny weather until the end of August. We’re enjoying every minute, but it never got really warm.
Being a Texas girl I love my chili. I have a couple of favorite recipes, one for red and the other for white, but not for chicken apple sausage and sweet potato which sounds scrumptious. I can’t wait to give it a try.
I suppose you can’t technically call it a chili, but since beans were involved I figured I could get away with it.
Oooh, this looks delish! I love chicken apple sausage but haven;t used it in a soup before.
I do too and Costco sells a brand that is terrific at a price I can afford. It can be kind of expensive.
Oh my!Everything looks amazing! YUM!
Paloma recently posted…Beautiful Fall Cookies – Children friendly!
Thank you Paloma! Have a terrific week.
I feel so American when I make or eat chili
This looks really good.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef recently posted…Asian Salad
Mouthwatering recipe. I would loooove to try this chili recipe. Wonderful combination of flavors.
Have a fantastic week
Mari recently posted…Torta di Mele, Bizcocho de Manzana Italiano
Hi Mari – I love that chicken apple sausage. I make it and serve it by itself it’s that good!
Boredom can give you an insentive to create something really special and delicious like this chili you made with the sweet potatoes.
Katerina recently posted…Umm Ali with Chocolate
I bet the chicken apple sausage gives a ton of flavor in this recipe. YUM!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted…Pumpkin Coconut Cream Trifle
I’m hooked on chicken sausage. It’s a good thing Costco sells it so affordably.