Best 10 Mexican Chicken Chili Recipes

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Mexican chicken chili is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal on a weeknight, or for a hearty and comforting dinner on a cold winter day. The best Mexican chicken chili recipes are made with a combination of fresh, flavorful ingredients, such as juicy chicken, aromatic spices, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy chili, there's a Mexican chicken chili recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili Mexican flair the whole family will love. Adjust the cayenne if you have small children or are looking for a little less zip. -Stephanie Rabbitt-Schappacher, West Chester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI SOUP



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This is Top Secret Recipes version of The Soup Nazi's Mexican Chicken Chili. The secret to this soup seems to be the long simmering time. If you like, you can substitute turkey breast for the chicken to make turkey chili.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 lb chicken breast fillet (4 fillets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 potato, peeled & chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup canned diced tomato
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, plus liquid
1/4 cup diced canned pimiento
1 jalapeno, diced
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash basil
1 dash oregano
sour cream
1 pinch chopped Italian parsley
grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté the chicken breasts in the olive oil in a large pot over medium/high heat.
  • Cook the chicken on both side until done-- about 7-10 minutes per side.
  • Cool the chicken until it can be handled.
  • Do not rinse the pot.
  • Shred the chicken by hand into bite-sizes pieces and place the pieces back into the pot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and turn heat to high.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 hours.
  • Stir mixture often so that many of the chicken pieces shred into much smaller bits.
  • Chili should reduce substantially to thicken and darken (less orange, more brown) when done.
  • Combine some chopped Italian parsley with sour cream and serve it on the side for topping the chili, if desired.

CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN AND BELINDA'S MEXICAN RICE



Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken and Belinda's Mexican Rice image

I started with a copycat recipe, added more of my favorite (garlic salt) ingredient, and then made this for my son, as well as for my co-worker, who had just had a baby. Everyone's comment: "Wow! That was really tender, tasty chicken!" (I didn't tell them how incredibly easy it was!) I served it with my Mexican rice (another favorite)and black beans.

Provided by Belinda in Austin

Categories     White Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup margarita mix
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon minced garlic
garlic salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup salsa
cumin, to taste
garlic salt, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in margarita mix, tequila, and garlic in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight. (I soaked it overnight, and it was really flavorful.).
  • Remove chicken from marinade, and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Preheat George Foreman or gas grill. Cook chicken just until cooked through (just until juices run clear-don't overcook, or it won't be as juicy).
  • Serve with Mexican rice and black beans.
  • Mexican Rice:.
  • Cook rice in 1 tablespoon oil, until lightly browned.
  • Add chicken broth, salsa, cumin, and garlic salt; cover pan and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 610.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.1

MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI AND RICE



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A one-skillet, family-friendly meal that is ready in 30 minutes. Make use of leftover, pre-cooked chicken for this fast, affordable meal. Serve in a bowl, wrapped in a flour tortilla or piled on a bed of greens; the possibilities are endless.

Provided by Baking Nana

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ medium white onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice
1 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet; cook onions until starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in chicken and chili powder. Add diced green chilies, fire roasted tomatoes with juices, pinto beans, and water. Cover and simmer until heated through and flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Add Knorr Fiesta Sides, Mexican Rice and corn. Stir to combine, cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered for 7 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 772.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MEXICAN 'WHITE' CHICKEN CHILI



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I found this recipe on another recipe site and added my own twist to it. It came out pretty tasty! Let me know how it comes out.

Provided by flume027

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
4 cloves minced garlic
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (use less if you think it might be too spicy)
2 (18 1/8 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans
1 (11 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
shredded monterey jack cheese, garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender.
  • Mix in the garlic, green chili peppers, oregano, cumin, and cayenne.
  • Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in the chicken broth, chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on each serving and enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI



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10 minutes is all you need to get spicy chicken chili simmering in your slow cooker!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (3/4 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 scoop-shaped corn chips, if desired
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except sour cream and cilantro.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir mixture to break up chicken. Top each serving with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN TWO BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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This is a Pampered Chef recipe. It goes together very quickly. I made it during a party and it was completely demolished.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium zucchini, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 1293.1, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 38.1

THE SOUP NAZI'S MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE



THE SOUP NAZI'S MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE image

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound chicken breast fillets (4 fillets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 cups water
2 cans chicken stock
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 potato, peeled & chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 can yellow corn
1/2 carrot, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 14oz can diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, plus liquid
1/4 cup diced canned pimento
1 jalapeno, diced
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash cayenne pepper
dash basil
dash oregano

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the chicken breasts in the olive oil in a large pot over medium/high heat. Cook the chicken on both side until done -- about 7-10 minutes per side. Cool the chicken until it can be handled. Do not rinse the pot. 2. Shred the chicken by hand into bite-sizes pieces and place the pieces back into the pot. 3. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and turn heat to high. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 hours. Stir mixture often so that many of the chicken pieces shred into much smaller bits. Chili should reduce substantially to thicken and darken (less orange, more brown) when done.

MEXICAN TWO BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



Mexican Two Bean Chicken Chili image

This is so easy and fun to add new items to.

Provided by Terry Alford

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium zucchini, chopped & set aside
1 can(s) 15 oz black beans, drained and washed
1 can(s) 15 oz pinto beans, drained and washed
2 can(s) 14 1/2 oz chicken broth
1 c frozen corn
1 jar(s) 16 oz salsa
1 can(s) 8 oz tomato sauce ( i double this in mine)
3 c shredded cooked chicken
1 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cilantro, dried
1 c shredded sharp cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Dump everything in a large dutch oven pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 30 min. (1 hour if placed in the oven on 375)
  • 2. The 4 hour option on in a crock pot works well, but add zucchini at the half way mark.
  • 3. Other options, I have added roasted red peppers and this was great! For more heat I have added pepper flakes.

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Cindy_Wicker

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped (about one cup)
1 pepper (any color), chopped (about one cup)
1 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons and 1.5 teaspoons of homemade taco seasoning or 1 package of store-bought taco seasoning
10.75 oz can of condensed tomato soup
1/4 pound cheese (we use cheddar or pepper jack), shredded (about one cup)
1 box of Jiffy corn muffin mix + the necessary ingredients listed on the box (Jiffy calls for one egg and 1/3 cup milk)

Steps:

  • Add chicken, onion, peppers, corn, seasoning, and tomato soup to slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on "low" setting for 4-6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender. Shred chicken with fork. Cover shredded chicken chili with cheese and assembled corn muffin batter. Add lid and cook on "high" setting for 60 minutes or until cornbread topping is cooked through.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your chili the best flavor. If possible, use fresh chicken, vegetables, and spices.
  • Choose the right type of chili peppers: The type of chili peppers you use will determine the heat level of your chili. For a mild chili, use milder peppers such as Anaheim or poblano peppers. For a hotter chili, use hotter peppers such as jalapeños or habaneros.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste. Feel free to experiment with different spices and seasonings to create a chili that is uniquely yours.
  • Simmer your chili for a long time: The longer you simmer your chili, the better the flavors will develop. Aim to simmer your chili for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have the time.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings: Chili is a great dish to serve with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Mexican chicken chili is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a casual meal with friends or family. With its bold flavors and customizable heat level, chili is a dish that everyone can enjoy. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Mexican chicken chili a try.

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