This Southwest chicken chili is a hearty one-pot meal loaded with tender chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, ad bold Southwestern spices. Thick, flavorful, and easy to make it’s the perfect comfort food dinner for busy weeknights, meal prep, or chilly evenings when you want something warm and satisfying.

Warm up this winter with a bowl of Southwest chicken chili! Packed with flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Texas, this dish is the perfect way to spice up your chilly evenings. A recipe that combines tender chicken, smoky spices, and a medley of beans and vegetables to create a mouthwatering chili.

Picture yourself gathered around the table with loved ones, indulging in this hearty and comforting dish. The aroma of cumin and chili powder fills the air as you ladle the rich and flavorful chili into bowls. Topped with a dollop of creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s a feast for the senses.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving some comfort food, Southwest chicken chili will be a winner every time. So grab your apron and get ready to spice things up this winter with a bowlful of Texas-inspired goodness!

Ingredients needed

Shredded chicken
Chicken broth
Taco seasoning
Ranch seasoning
Black beans
Onion
Corn
Rotel tomatoes & green chilies
Velveeta

Best tips and options for cooking the chicken

Buy a rotisserie chicken then shred it yourself for the chili, this is the easiest option.
Cook the chicken inside the chili. You can sear the chicken a little then allow it to cook until tender inside the chili. This will keep the chicken moist as well. This method is very similar to cooking in a slow cooker. After the chicken is cooked, shred it up and place it back in the chili.
Boil the chicken in a separate pot then shred when done. Add it into the chili after.

How To Make Southwest Chicken Chili

To start, sauté the onions until fragrant and translucent. Then, add in the Rotel tomatoes, black beans and corn.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Next, add in both the ranch and taco seasoning packets. Add in the shredded chicken as well.
Cover the pot and allow it to simmer on low for 25 minutes for all the flavors to come together.
When the time is up, turn off the heat then stir in the Velveeta cheese until melted. Lastly, allow it to cool a bit before serving.

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Southwest Chicken Chili

A super easy Southwest chicken chili loaded with shredded chicken, beans, tomatoes and all the classic Southwest spices and flavors. But, quick enough to for a weekday.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Southwest Chicken Chili

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: serving

Ingredients

1 pound shredded chicken
2 cup chicken broth
15 ounce can of black beans
15 ounce can of corn
1 can Rotel tomatoes & green chilies, drained & rinsed
1 pack taco seasoning
1 pack ranch seasoning
8 ounce velveeta cheese optional

Instructions

To start, sauté the onions until fragrant and translucent. Then, add in the Rotel tomatoes, black beans and corn.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Next, add in both the ranch and taco seasoning packets. Add in the shredded chicken as well.
Cover the pot and allow it to simmer on low for 25 minutes for all the flavors to come together.
When the time is up, turn off the heat then stir in the Velveeta cheese until melted. Lastly, allow it to cool a bit before serving.