Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Southwest with this culinary journey to create the ultimate Southwest Chicken Chili. Embark on a flavor-packed adventure as you discover three unique recipes that cater to every taste preference. From the traditional, hearty classic to a slow-cooker version that's perfect for busy weeknights, and a vegetarian alternative that's equally satisfying, this collection offers a chili experience like no other. Get ready to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with each spoonful of this delectable Southwestern staple.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHWEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Got 30 minutes and a craving for good chili? Then get out your saucepan, because this chicken chili really satisfies.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, onion and pepper and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring often.
- Stir the soup, water, corn and beans in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND CHILI STEW
Jalapeño chiles, corn, peppers, cumin and cilantro lasso the great flavors of the Southwest in this chunky stew.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1/2 cup of the broth to boiling. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.
- Add garlic and chiles to broth in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining broth.
- Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and thoroughly heated. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & GREEN CHILI STEW
This is a wonderful stew for those cold winter months. You can also add other toppings like sour cream and cheese.
Provided by Mika G.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim fat from chicken. Cut chicken into cubes. Heat 1/2 of the broth to boiling in Dutch oven. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.
- Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining broth.
- Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling then reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 642.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 29.1
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI
Chicken thighs are a nice change-of-pace in this easy chili. I also add a smoked ham hock and fresh cilantro to add flavor and keep the dish interesting. -Phyllils Beatty, Chandler, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the ham hock, beans, broth, chilies, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until ham is tender. , Remove ham bone. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW WITH ROASTED TOMATILLOS AND CHILI PEPPERS
Steps:
- 1. Rub chicken with a mixture of cumin,oregano, salt and pepper. 2. Roast peppers and then tomatillos separately under a broiler at top oven shelf setting, turning occasionally until charred all over. 7 to 10 minutes for peppers, 3 to 5 minutes for tomatillos. Place peppers in a plastic storge bag to steam for at least 15 minutes. In the meantime, roast, peel and chop the tomatillos. Rub the skins off the peppers under cold running water. Remove stems and seeds. Chop roasted peppers and set vegetables aside. 3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pumkin seeds while occasionally shaking the pan until they pop, about 4 to 5 minutes. In a blender of processor, puree the seeds with one cup of the chicken stock. 4. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally until onions are softened. Add the chicken and braise turning occasionally until the pink disappers, about 5 minutes. Add remaining chicken stock, pumpkin seed puree and roasted chopped vegetables. Stir and simmer covered over low heat for 45 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, cut the kernals off the corn cobs, and "milk" cob by rubbing bare cob with back of knife. Or use frozen corn. After the chicken has simmered for 40 minutes, add corn to pot. Add the cream and 1/3 cup of celantro and simmer 10 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste. 5. Garnish with additional cilantro on top and serve..
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND CHILI STEW
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 cup of the broth to boiling in Dutch oven. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour reduce heat to low. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups broth.Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling heat reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.Mix cornstarch and cold water stir into stew. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 830mg Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 29g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 38% Vitamin C 42% Calcium 2% Iron 8%Diet Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Lean Meat, 1 VegetableBetty's TipServe this colorful chili with cornmeal muffins and honey butter. To make your own honey butter, stir together equal parts of softened butter and honey.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & CHILI STEW
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Heat 1/2 cup of the broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon. 2. Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour reduce heat to low. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups broth. 3. Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water, and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. 4. Mix cornstarch and water stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened. Serve with tortilla chips. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 70mg Sodium 610mg Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 30g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 52% Vitamin C 70% Calcium 2% Iron 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch, 4 Very Lean MeatFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CHILI'S SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & SAUSAGE SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by ruhroh
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In 5-quart or larger pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onions and sauté along with bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender. In another container, combine water, chicken base, lime juice, sugar, cornstarch and seasonings. Add to vegetable mixture. Add tomatillos and diced green chilies to pot; bring to boil. Add beans and chicken; simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream if desired, with tortilla chips on the side.
SOUTHWEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 4-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, chili powder, cumin, onion & pepper & cook until chicken is cooked through & vegetables are tender, stirring often. 2. Stir soup, water, corn & beans in saucepan & heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover & cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI
A bit spicy. Great for a cool evening.
Provided by Marlene Fields
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper and spices. Saute 5 minutes. Add beans, corn, chicken broth, green chilies and chicken. Bring mixture to a boil and then simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 - 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper
- 2. Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your chili the best flavor. If possible, try to use organic ingredients.
- Choose a good quality chili powder: The chili powder is one of the most important ingredients in this recipe, so make sure to choose a good quality one. Look for a chili powder that is made with 100% pure chili peppers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add different types of beans, vegetables, or even different types of meat.
- Make it a day ahead: Chili is even better the next day, so if you can, make it a day ahead and let the flavors meld together.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and salsa.
Conclusion:
This southwest chicken chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great recipe to make ahead of time and freeze for later. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this southwest chicken chili a try.
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