Chicken Bean Chili with Sweetpotatoes (Under 30 Minutes!)
- March 26, 2025
- Updated: September 11, 2026
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Make this Chicken Sweetpotato Chili for an easy one-pot meal, which is great year-round! Whether you need an easy weeknight meal, a quick weekly meal prep meal to freeze, or want to surprise a neighbor with a nourishing meal, this chicken chili with sweetpotatoes is a sure win!
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I would categorize us as a chili family. It’s an easy, budget-friendly meal that everyone loves!
This chicken sweetpotato chili is no different – just with added nutrition. We love unique recipes with sweetpotatoes for that reason – you can even make these sweetpotato flatbreads to pair with!
We tend to play around with different chili recipes each week. During football season, my husband would make it each week.
It was our good luck charm for the Eagles, who went on to win the Super Bowl.
Should we be thanking this chicken and sweetpotato chili? Probably!
The good thing is that we didn’t have to bribe our kids to eat this. Not that we ever bribe them – that’s something that goes against my values of teaching intuitive eating to kids.
They truly just enjoy this recipe – Especially when paired with tortilla chips and guacamole.
I think it helps that sweetpotatoes are naturally sweet and visually enticing. They add a pop of color to any recipe – kind of like this pumpkin chicken chili!
Why You’ll Love Chicken Sweetpotato Chili
- Can be made in one pot – Whether you need an instant pot chili to set and forget, or are making it on the stovetop, this chicken sweetpotato chili recipe is ready in 30 minutes, max.
- Easy to make in bulk and freeze – I absolutely love meals that are quick, can be made in bulk and can be frozen for later. It’s a staple of any postpartum meal prep plan, but it’s also practical for busy families!
- Easy to personalize – Don’t have ground chicken? Use ground turkey or ground beef! No onions? Add some extra onion powder. You can even swap butternut squash or pumpkin puree for the sweetpotatoes.
- Full of protein, veggies and fiber – The nutrients that many of us focus on but don’t get enough of! Get your necessary fiber (which helps with blood sugar regulation, digestion, gut health and more) through this veggie-rich sweetpotato and chicken chili.
Ingredients
Gather your ingredients.
- I like to swap in bone broth for the chicken broth for extra protein and nutrients.
- Beans – I used both kidney beans and black beans, but you can mix-and-match based on what you have.
- To make things easier, you can also use a “chili spice” blend.
- Ground chicken can be substituted for ground turkey or ground beef.
How to Make Chicken Chili with Sweetpotatoes
When making this chicken bean chili on the stove, heat oil or butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
Dietitian Tip
If you want some additional protein and nutrients, I recommend swapping in bone broth for the chicken broth. It’s more flavorful and full of collagen and several micronutrients.
Then, cover the pot and bring to a boil, cooking for 10-15 minutes to soften the sweetpotatoes and cook the chicken.
Serve with any of your favorite toppings, like chips, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream/yogurt etc.
TIP: Having a good food thermometer is a good practice to ensure your chicken is cooked through! The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
FAQ and Tips for Success
Here are some tips that I recommend for the best outcome.
- Peeling sweetpotatoes – While some people may prefer to peel sweetpotatoes, you don’t have to. I actually prefer not to because the skin is full of fiber and antioxidants and it doesn’t change the flavor or texture at all, since the skin softens as it cooks.
- Ingredient order – I prefer to add the ground chicken and sweetpotatoes in together at the beginning. However, you could cook/soften the sweetpotatoes first in the broth, and then add in the chicken, which will cook quickly.
- Substitutions- Use the same process if subbing in ground turkey or ground beef for the ground chicken. You can also use diced chicken breasts.
- Sodium – Note that the sodium content of this chicken and sweetpotato chili will be dependent on many things. To reduce the overall sodium, opt for low-sodium canned beans (and make sure to rinse them to further reduce sodium!), low-sodium broth and low-sodium canned tomatoes.
Other Recipes You May Like
- Instant pot tortellini soup
- Pumpkin sweetpotato soup
- Butternut squash chicken soup
- Kale meatball soup
- Turkey taco quinoa skillet
Chicken Bean Chili with Sweetpotatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 white onions, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 24 oz chicken stock or bone broth
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb ground chicken or boneless chicken breasts/thighs
- 3 medium sweetpotatoes, diced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 15- oz can of black beans , rinsed and drained
- 15- oz can of kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped , for topping
Instructions
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of butter in pot over medium-high heat. Add in diced onions and sautee for about 5 minutes.
- Add in garlic cloves and continue to mix with diced onions for 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Next, add in broth, diced tomatoes, chicken, sweetpotatoes and spices and give it a good stir, bringing the pot to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until sweetpotatoes start to soften.
- After about 10-15 minutes, bring pot down to medium-high heat and cook for 5-10 minutes longer (if needed), continuing to check on the chicken. Add in black beans and kidney beans.
- Remove pot from heat, stir the chili and cover until ready to serve.
- Serve or top with chips, cheese, sour cream/yogurt etc.
Notes
- Note that the sodium content of this chicken and sweetpotato chili will be dependent on many things. To reduce the overall sodium, opt for low-sodium canned beans (and make sure to rinse them to further reduce sodium!), low-sodium broth and low-sodium canned tomatoes.
- Having a good food thermometer is a good practice to ensure your chicken is cooked through! The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
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