Best 7 Chicken Chili With Cornbread Dumplings Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Chili with Cornbread Dumplings recipe. This one-pot meal is a symphony of flavors, where tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables harmoniously blend in a rich and savory chili. The crowning glory of this dish lies in the fluffy cornbread dumplings, a delightful addition that adds a delightful textural contrast.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of creating this culinary masterpiece. From the initial preparation of the flavorful chili base to the assembly and baking of the cornbread dumplings, our detailed instructions ensure success even for novice cooks.

But that's not all! As a bonus, we've included two additional recipes that complement the Chicken Chili perfectly. Our classic Cornbread recipe offers a traditional take on this Southern staple, while our scrumptious Sour Cream Cornbread adds a tangy twist to the classic.

Whether you're looking to warm up on a chilly evening or crave a satisfying and flavorful meal, our Chicken Chili with Cornbread Dumplings, along with the bonus cornbread recipes, promises to deliver a memorable dining experience. So gather your ingredients, embark on this culinary adventure, and savor the delicious rewards that await you.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHIPOTLE CHILI AND CORNBREAD DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chipotle Chili And Cornbread Dumplings Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, ground cumin, chilli powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, large onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, chopped tomato, black beans, red kidney bean, apple cider vinegar, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, honey, buttermilk

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ground
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
12 oz tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
12 oz chopped tomato, 1 can
15 oz black beans, 1 can
15 oz red kidney bean, 1 can
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, optional
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
¼ cup honey
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Mix and make a little well in the center.
  • Add the milk, eggs, honey into the well, beat the eggs and liquid first, and then combine with the rest of the dry ingredients. Set aside until chili is almost finished.
  • In a large pot at medium high heat, add the beef, season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and cook until it is a deep brown color.
  • Add the onion, red bell peppers garlic, and chopped chipotles, and a pinch of salt. Cook until caramelized and soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste gets dark and starts sticking to the bottom slightly.
  • Add in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, black beans, kidney beans, and apple cider vinegar (optional). Stir until all is well incorporated. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low to a simmer,
  • Scoop and shape the cornbread batter into golf ball sized dumplings and place in the simmering chili.
  • Put a lid on the Chili and steam/simmer the dumplings 20 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 16 grams

CHILI CHICKEN WITH CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS



Chili Chicken with Cornmeal Dumplings image

Savor a delicious new twist on chili, using chicken instead of beef and cooking cornmeal dumplings on top.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 cans (15 oz each) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ or Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, mix chicken and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans and corn. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
  • In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, cornmeal and milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 12 spoonfuls onto hot chili (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1820 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI WITH CORNBREAD DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground turkey, medium yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, black beans, pinto bean, frozen corn, chili powder, ground black pepper, kosher salt, large eggs, unsalted butter, whole milk, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, kosher salt, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, green onion

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz pinto bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal, fine
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jalapeño, sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, black and pinto beans, corn, chili powder, pepper, and salt in the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Once the chili has cooked for 6-8 hours, make the dumplings: Combine the eggs, melted butter, milk, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt and stir until smooth. Fold in the cheese.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, dollop the batter on top of the chili and cook for 2 more hours on low or 1 hour on high, until the dumplings are puffed and tender.
  • If using, garnish the chili with jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CHICKEN-CORN CHILI



Chicken-Corn Chili image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large jalapeno pepper (1/2 chopped and 1/2 sliced; remove seeds for less heat)
1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 15-ounce cans large white beans or pinto beans (1 undrained; 1 drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded monterey jack or white cheddar cheese
Sour cream and cornbread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, chopped jalapeno, green chiles and cumin and cook, stirring, until the cumin is toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, chicken and beans along with the liquid from one of the cans of beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the chili until about half of the beans are broken up. Stir in the corn, cilantro and 1/2 cup cheese. Divide the chili among bowls and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the sliced jalapeno. Serve with sour cream and cornbread, if desired.

CHICKEN AND CORN CHILI



Chicken and Corn Chili image

This is an easy slow cooker meal - use your imagination and season it up as you like! Great on a c-c-c-cold winter night! I serve this with grated cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro and green onions, and flour tortillas on the side.

Provided by Sarah Jane

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

Steps:

  • Place chicken and salsa in the slow cooker the night before you want to eat this chili. Season with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 6 to 8 hours on Low setting.
  • About 3 to 4 hours before you want to eat, shred the chicken with 2 forks. Return the meat to the pot, and continue cooking.
  • Stir the corn and the pinto beans into the slow cooker. Simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1012.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHILI WITH CORNBREAD DUMPLINGS



Chili With Cornbread Dumplings image

Tasty chili topped with corn muffin dumplings makes this recipe a easily put together mid-week meal. Even my son who is my best critic when it comes to chili gave this a thumb-up.

Provided by lisar

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup oats
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) box corn muffin mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large skillet heat vegetable oil. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté just a few minutes to the flavors to blend.
  • Add ground beef and cooked until browned. Add oats and incorporate well.
  • Add beans, spaghetti sauce, chicken broth and seasonings; simmer 20 minutes.
  • Spoon chili into a sprayed 13 x 9 baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  • Spoon corn muffin batter (prepared according to package directions), like dumplings over the top of the casserole. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until corn bread dumplings test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.4, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 1542.3, Carbohydrate 82.5, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 21.9, Protein 38.1

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CHILI



Quick and Easy Chicken Chili image

This quick chili recipe is great in the summertime or winter. It's also great for potlucks and family gatherings. It tastes great with a spoonful of sour cream.

Provided by McKaydensMomma08

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.5 ounce) can corn
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans
2 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 cup water
1 pound shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Stir together the corn, hominy, pinto beans, and kidney beans in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Stir in the salsa, chili powder, cumin, and water; return to a boil. Cook another 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 919.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting the recipe, have all ingredients prepped and measured.
  • Choose Quality Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and tender chicken for the best results.
  • Adjust Heat Level: Customize spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper.
  • Simmer for Depth of Flavor: Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
  • Cook Cornbread Dumplings Separately: Prepare cornbread dumplings separately and add them to the chili just before serving to prevent sogginess.

Conclusion:

This hearty Chicken Chili with Cornbread Dumplings is a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for a chilly day. The combination of tender chicken, savory chili, and fluffy cornbread dumplings creates a satisfying and delicious meal. Whether served as a main course or a side, this dish is sure to be a hit. For an extra touch, garnish with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream before serving. Enjoy!

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