Southwestern Chicken Chili Recipe

This Southwestern Chicken Chili recipe, adapted from a Cooking Light recipe, is a crowd-pleaser! Impress your dinner guests with this flavorful and easy-to-make chili. Don't be intimidated by the coffee – it adds a surprising depth of flavor. This recipe easily doubles and is delicious topped with cheddar cheese and served with warm crescent rolls. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 262.4 kcal
Protein 52g
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Ingredients for Southwestern Chicken Chili

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How to Make Southwestern Chicken Chili

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  3. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until browned.
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal and 1/2 cup water until smooth.
  8. Gradually whisk the cornmeal mixture into the chicken chili, stirring well to combine.
  9. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the chili has thickened to your desired consistency.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve warm, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and accompanied by crescent rolls.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

4g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Southwestern Chicken Chili?

Southwestern Chicken Chili takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Southwestern Chicken Chili?

Southwestern Chicken Chili has approximately 262.4 calories per serving, with about 52 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Southwestern Chicken Chili?

The key ingredients for Southwestern Chicken Chili are Canola Oil, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Brewed Coffee. See the full list with measurements above.

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