Southwest Chicken Chili Recipe
Cozy up this chili season with a delicious bowl of Southwest chicken chili! Perfect for fall and football season, this easy recipe is a family favorite that’s quick to make and full of flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 597kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 medium green bell pepper or jalapeño, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 3 cans navy beans drained (14-ounce each)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with diced green chilis
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- Toppings i.e. sour cream, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, crushed tortilla chips for topping
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and green bell pepper (or jalapeño) and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Add the chicken thighs, drained cannellini beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, granulated garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and kosher salt to the pot. Stir everything together.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred Chicken: After 30 minutes, remove the chicken thighs from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Thicken (Optional): If you prefer a thicker chili, use a potato masher to gently smash some of the beans in the pot, which will help thicken the chili.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro, and avocado.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 1267mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 7mg
