Black-Eyed Pea Chicken chili is a delicious fast and healthy dinner recipe with a surprising Tex-Mex flair thanks to warm spices, avocado, and lime.

In the south, black-eyed peas are said to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming new year if eaten on New Year’s Day.

I’m not from the south, but since I’m not one to scoff at good luck or a deliciously easy weeknight dinner recipe, today I bring you my recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili. Enjoy!

French Onion Pork Chops is another easy weeknight dinner I know you’ll also love;

**Please Note – The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili is available at the end of this post. 

The ingredient list;

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• Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Stock
• Frozen Spinach
• Canned Black-Eyed Peas
• Onion
• Minced Garlic
• Fire-Roasted Chiles (4-ounce can)
• Roasted Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Salt and Pepper
• Butter
• Avocado
• Lime Juice
• Sour Cream (optional)

Kitchen tools and equipment needed;

• Large Stock Pot
• Wooden Spoon
• Cutting Board
• Chef’s Knife
• Can Opener
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Ladle
• Serving Spoons and Bowls

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 6-8 servings.

I calculated a serving to be approximately 1½ cups, but you may want to add more to your bowl because it’s that good!

How long does this fast and easy dinner recipe take to make from start to finish?

With this recipe, you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Since this recipe utilizes canned black-eyed peas, the prep time is cut considerably since the beans are already softened.

Can this chicken chili be frozen after it’s cooked?

Sure thing!

Make sure to cool the chili completely before adding it to freezer-safe containers for storage.

Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili can be frozen for up to 6 months.

*Note – Do not freeze with the avocado. Add that only when ready to serve.

Can this black-eyed pea chili be made into a vegetarian meal?

Yes!

Leave out the chicken thighs, and instead of using chicken stock use vegetable stock instead.

The step-by-step instructions for making easy black-eyed pea chicken chili;

• Cut up the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and brown in a Dutch oven with oil.
• Add chopped onion, spices, drained black-eyed peas, and fire-roasted chiles.
• Stir well to combine and add the chicken stock and frozen spinach.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, to marry the flavors.
• Add butter and lime juice right before serving.
• Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream if desired.

Can this recipe be made in a slow-cooker?

Yes!

Brown the chicken and the onion in a skillet first, and then add the remaining ingredients (except the sour cream), and cook on low for 4 hours.

Can Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili be made in an electric pressure cooker?

Yes!

Brown the chicken and onion first, and then add the remaining ingredients (except the sour cream) and cook under pressure for 15 minutes.

For more black-eyed pea and easy weeknight chili dinners, please click on the following titles for;

*Black-Eyed Pea Salsa (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

“Serve this Black-Eyed Pea Salsa on New Year’s day and your year ahead will be filled with good luck, good health, and great taste!”

*Black-Eyed Peas and Potato Stew from My Cooking Journey

*Slow Cooker Turkey Chili from The Rustic Foodie

*Healthy Spaghetti Squash Chili (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

“Spaghetti Squash Chili is one of the easiest spaghetti squash recipes for the microwave you’ll find. It’s roughly 30 minutes from start to dinner. It’s hot, hearty, healthy, and completely delicious!”

*Black-Eyed Peas Salad with Butternut Squash from Sidewalk Shoes

*Wendy’s Copycat Chili from Accidental Happy Baker

*Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Mac (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

“This Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Mac will please the entire family with its big bold flavors, and lots and lots of melted cheese! Slow Cooker Chili Mac is an easy meal to toss together on a busy day, and then let the slow cooker do the rest of the work until you’re ready to eat.”

*Crock Pot Hoppin’ John from ConservaMom

*Cajun Black-Eyes Peas and Pasta from Veggie Inspired

*Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili (pictured below) This is the place!!

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Below is the printable recipe card along with the nutritional information and instructions for making for today’s fast and easy dinner of Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili.

I sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed today’s fast, easy, and healthy dinner recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili and much as I’ve enjoyed bringing it to you!!

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