Best 7 Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken Recipes

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"Easy cheesy chili chicken" is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of chili and cheese with tender chicken, making it a perfect meal for those craving a satisfying and comforting dish. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook looking for a quick and easy recipe, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious "easy cheesy chili chicken" dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

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SIMPLE CHILLI CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Simple Chilli Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, egg, flour, green pepper, red pepper, rice, garlic cloves, red chilli, soy sauce, tomato puree, water

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup flour
1 green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
rice, to serve
3 cloves garlic cloves, crushed
1 red chilli, chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato puree
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the chicken into thin strips then coat in the egg wash and flour.
  • Shallow fry for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Add the peppers and fry for another couple of minutes. Remove the chicken and peppers and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the garlic, red chilli, soy sauce, tomato purée, and water. Stir and simmer the mixture reduces and is thick and syrupy.
  • Add back in the chicken and peppers and stir well in the sauce.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEESY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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I've been searching for something close to Olga's Chicken Chili. Haven't tried yet but had to work hard to find a creamy cheesy chicken chili recipe and there wasn't one on recipezaar that fit the bill... so here is what I found. Hope you enjoy. I'll try it tomorrow night.

Provided by funnylady_smh

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (depending on taste) or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending on taste)
3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained & rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
salt
pepper
sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large heavy pot to med/high.
  • Add onions & saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic, chiles, chicken, cumin, oregano, and hot pepper.
  • Saute 2 minutes.
  • Add beans and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or more.
  • Add 1 cup of grated cheese.
  • Stir until thick and melted.
  • Season with salt & pepper. Serve with remaining cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 858.7, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 43.6

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN II



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Very tasty!

Provided by SRJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup butter, melted
3 cups crushed cheese flavored butter crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Roll the chicken breasts in melted butter or margarine, then in the crushed cracker crumbs. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101 calories, Carbohydrate 98.5 g, Cholesterol 126.6 mg, Fat 66.5 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 28.4 g, Sodium 2051.9 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

EASY CHICKEN CHILI



Easy Chicken Chili image

We have lots of visitors on our 10-acre farm, so I like to make down-home dishes. Whenever I serve this chili, I'm asked for the recipe, which I'm happy to share.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (16 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CHEESY CHILI



Cheesy Chili image

My six grandchildren enjoy feasting on big bowls of this zesty chili. It's so creamy and tasty you can even serve it as a dip at parties. -Codie Ray, Tallulah, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds Velveeta, cubed
Optional: Sour cream, sliced jalapeno pepper, chopped tomato and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers; it may be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SUPER EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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All you have to know how to do is open some cans... This is so easy and so delicious. It will get you a second date for sure!

Provided by Megs

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, great Northern beans, chopped chiles, and torn chicken. Season with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Increase heat to medium-high to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and simmer for 5 minutes. To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 588.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CHILI



Cheesy Chicken Chili image

Think you don't have time to make chicken chili? Think again! Four ingredients + one pan + 30 minutes = a hot, cheesy entrée guaranteed repeat requests!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Spray 5-qt. Dutch oven or large saucepan with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken; cook and stir on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until done.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through and VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 31 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and flavorings. This is a great way to create a unique and flavorful dish.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the chili chicken with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chili chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheesy chili chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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