5.0 from 6 votes
Southwest Chicken Chili
Loaded with shredded chicken, beans, and bold flavors, this easy dump-and-go Southwest chicken chili recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cans cannelinni beans (15.5 ounce each)
- 12 ounces frozen corn (about 2 cups)
- 2 cans diced green chiles (4 ounces each)
- 4 cups chicken broth
Toppings (optional)
- cilantro
- lime
- tortilla chips
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
Instructions
- Place the diced onion and garlic on the bottom of the crockpot. Place the chicken breast on top of the onion.
- Sprinkle with the cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, paprika and oregano.
- Add the cannelinni beans, corn, and green chiles, then top with the chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 3-3.5 hours, or low for 4-4.5 hours.
- Once done, remove the chicken and shred, then stir back into the chicken chili. Serve in bowls with your choice of toppings.
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Notes
- Yield: About 12 cups of chili
- Substitutions: Substitute any type of white bean or pinto bean in this recipe.
- Substitutions: Substitute any type of white bean or pinto bean in this recipe.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Freeze: Transfer the Southwest chicken chili to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- How to Freeze: Transfer the Southwest chicken chili to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- How to Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.
- How to Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cups
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
1214mg
(51%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
218IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1214mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.