Southwest Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Medium Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds And Ribs Removed, And Diced Small; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 4 teaspoons Ancho Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Cumin; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 3 cups To 4 Cups Chicken Broth, Depending; 3/4 cups Milk Or Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 3 cups To 4 Cups Cooked Chicken (or One Rotisserie Chicken), Shredded; 1 cup Corn; 2-1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, More Or Less To Taste; 1 whole Dollops Of Sour Cream, For Garnish; Cilantro Leaves, Torn, For Garnish; 1 whole Crushed Tortilla Chips For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 whole Medium Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds And Ribs Removed, And Diced Small
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Butter
4 teaspoons Ancho Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Cumin
3 Tablespoons Flour
3 cups To 4 Cups Chicken Broth, Depending
3/4 cups Milk Or Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
3 cups To 4 Cups Cooked Chicken (or One Rotisserie Chicken), Shredded
1 cup Corn
2-1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, More Or Less To Taste
1 whole Dollops Of Sour Cream, For Garnish
Cilantro Leaves, Torn, For Garnish
1 whole Crushed Tortilla Chips For Garnish

1
In a Dutch oven, saute the green pepper, onions, jalapenos and minced garlic in butter over medium-low heat.
2
Once soft, season with the ancho chili powder and cumin. Sprinkle with the flour, stir until the flour is absorbed, and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add in 1 cup chicken broth and milk (or cream), stir and bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato paste.
4
Add in the drained beans, shredded chicken and corn. Stir and add in more of broth (as needed). Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour over medium-low.
5
Serve with a dollop of sour cream, torn cilantro and crushed corn tortilla chips.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Medium Green Bell Pepper, Diced, 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds And Ribs Removed, And Diced Small, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwest Chicken Chili

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