Best 9 Southwestern Chicken And Bean Stew Recipes

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**Southwestern Chicken and Bean Stew: A Flavorful Union of Cultures**

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our tantalizing chicken and bean stew, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the bold and spicy notes of Mexican and American cuisines. This hearty and comforting stew is a symphony of tender chicken, plump beans, and an array of colorful vegetables, simmered together in a rich and flavorful broth infused with a medley of spices. Each spoonful promises a fiesta of taste, transporting you to the sun-kissed landscapes of the Southwest.

The recipe collection features variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a classic version brimming with traditional Southwestern flavors, a vegetarian alternative brimming with hearty beans and vegetables, and a slow cooker variation for effortless preparation.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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A flavorful blend of spices adds big flavor to this Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup. Make use of pantry staples to create this easy, super satisfying meal.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup diced sweet yellow onion
1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
14 ounces canned fire roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
14 ounces canned small white beans (navy beans) (rinsed and drained)
14 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 cups chopped fully cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
4 ounces cream cheese (⅓ less fat or regular) ( softened and cut into small pieces)
1 cup frozen corn
1 lime (juiced)
cilantro
shredded cheese
sour cream
hot sauce
crushed corn or tortilla chips (we love this with Fritos)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over MEDIUM heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook, stirring for another minute or two. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring as you add it until smooth and just slightly thickened. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), beans, chicken, and all the seasonings. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and add the pieces of cream cheese. Stir until completely melted and the soup is smooth. Add the frozen corn and cook, uncovered, for 2 or 3 minutes. Squeeze in the juice from the lime and remove from the heat. Taste and season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
  • Spoon into bowls and add the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 785 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW



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I love to have my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren over for this supper. They make me so happy with their compliments or just by going to fill up their bowls again. It's a good-for-you hit. -Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
2 cups frozen lima beans
2 cups frozen corn
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND BEAN STEW



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Enjoy this Southwestern-style chicken and beef stew slow cooked using Frozen Corn, and Old El Paso® Salsa and Green Chiles. Perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried pinto beans
2 lb. cut-up frying chicken, skin removed
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup Old El Paso™ Salsa
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place beans in medium bowl; add enough water to cover. Let stand overnight to soak.
  • Drain beans; discard water. Place beans and all remaining ingredients except cilantro in 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours.
  • To serve, remove chicken from slow cooker with slotted spoon. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Cut chicken into pieces; return chicken to slow cooker. Add cilantro; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 3 g

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SOUP



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The mix of flavors and textures in this soup are a treat. Its great for the slow cooker on busy days. I serve it with corn muffins and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by Beth

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

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound cooked dark meat chicken
3 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
½ large onion, chopped
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken, black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker; cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve with about 1 tablespoon sour cream on each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1740.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Provided by Tamcattt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Jac_M

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
2 cups frozen lima beans
2 cups frozen corn
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Yield: 6 servings.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN STEW



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I searched high and low to find dried chipotles (where are you when I need you, California??...sniff...) and finally asked my local grocer to order them for me. It was worth it.

Provided by hepcat1

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 slices bacon
6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup beer
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed (about 2 cups)
1 dried chipotle pepper
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, more if needed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime
sour cream (to garnish)
fried corn tortilla strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until it renders much of its fat and crisps slightly, about 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Add half of the thighs to the pan and brown them well on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Brown the remaining thighs and reserve with the rest.
  • There should be 2 to 3 tablespoons fat left in the pan; if there's more, spoon out and discard the excess. Add the onion and bell pepper, season well with salt, and cook, stirring often, until the onion softens and caramelizes slightly, about 7 minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the chili powder and cumin, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the beer and cook until it's almost completely reduced, about 3 minutes. Add the beans, the chipotle and the chicken broth. When the mixture comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer 2 cups of the beans and broth (but not the chipotle) to a blender, purée, and then mix it back into the rest of the broth.
  • Return the thighs to the pot, cover with the lid slightly ajar, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. If the stew is too thick, thin it with more chicken broth.
  • Discard the chipotle. Crumble the reserved bacon. Juice one half of the lime; cut the other half into wedges. Stir the bacon, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro into the stew and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately. Sprinkle each serving with the remaining cilantro and a small dollop of sour cream. Serve with the lime wedges and fried tortilla strips, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 291, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 33.2

CHICKEN, CORN, AND LIMA-BEAN STEW



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This Chicken, Corn, and Lima-Bean Stew is rich and satisfying and jam-packed with colorful vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, diced
1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
6 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen lima beans, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven (or other 5-quart pot) over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste; add chicken, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until chicken is opaque throughout, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pot; stir in corn and lima beans, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, shred chicken meat with your fingers or a fork. Return chicken to pot, and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 42 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This recipe was given to me by a good friend a couple of years ago, and I've been making it ever since. We love Mexican food, and bowls of this pack enough flavor to please even my husband. -Emily Fast of Leavenworth, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups fresh corn or frozen corn
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
16 baked tortilla chip scoops, crumbled
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion and jalapeno pepper until tender. Add garlic and saute; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, corn, beans, lime juice, salt, hot pepper sauce, pepper and reserved chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Stir in cilantro. Top each serving with crumbled tortilla chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your stew the best flavor. If possible, buy organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much chicken or beans to the pot, they won't cook evenly. Cook the stew in batches if necessary.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the stew, the better it will taste.
  • Season the stew to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

This southwestern chicken and bean stew is a hearty, flavorful, healthy meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. Serve it with rice, tortillas, or cornbread. You can also top it with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, salsa, or cheese.

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