Best 14 Quick And Easy Chicken Chili Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying chicken chili recipe that can be easily whipped up on a busy weeknight or for a game-day party? Look no further! In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making a delicious and hearty chicken chili that is sure to become a family favorite. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a piping hot bowl of chili ready to enjoy in no time. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating a chili that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

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

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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This quick chili recipe is great in the summertime or winter. It's also great for potlucks and family gatherings. It tastes great with a spoonful of sour cream.

Provided by McKaydensMomma08

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

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.5 ounce) can corn
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans
2 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 cup water
1 pound shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Stir together the corn, hominy, pinto beans, and kidney beans in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Stir in the salsa, chili powder, cumin, and water; return to a boil. Cook another 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 919.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

QUICK CHICKEN CHILI



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This chicken chili has few ingredients with lots of flavor. If you are looking for something quick and healthy, this is the recipe to use. This is wonderful over white or brown rice. Top with reduced-fat cheese and/or sour cream--I do both!

Provided by Abbie Jensen Whitton

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

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided
2 cups chicken stock
12 ounces cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Combine onion and celery in a pot over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add green chiles, then chili powder and 1 can cannellini beans. Cook until flavors marry, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining can of beans into a bowl and mash to a paste consistency. Add mashed beans to the onion and bean mixture. Add chicken stock and cooked chicken. Reduce heat and simmer about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1243.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

FAST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons masa harina
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Two 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
One 10-ounce bag frozen corn
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 avocado, diced
4 to 6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Mix the coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Add olive oil to a pressure cooker set to saute and add the chicken. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss. Cook until the chicken has started to sear on the outside, then add the broth.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual for 6 minutes. Release the steam using the quick-release cycle. Remove the chicken to a board and shred with two forks.
  • Put the heavy cream and masa harina in a small bowl and mix until smooth with a whisk or fork.
  • Switch the pressure cooker to saute and return the chicken to the pressure cooker along with the masa and heavy cream mixture, cannellini beans, green chiles and corn. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened and the corn is warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the chili into 6 bowls. Top with cheese and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

FIFTEEN MINUTE CHICKEN CHILI



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The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: High antioxidants in tomatoes, corn and beans; High fiber in beans; Low in fat (20% of calories from fat); Beans help suppress blood sugar rises and may help combat diabetes and heart disease.

Provided by Ben S.

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

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil or extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black or red beans
1 (4.5 ounce) can minced green chilies
1 cup yellow whole-kernel corn, frozen or canned
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute chicken in oil over medium high heat for 3 minutes or until white. Stir in chili powder and cumin to coat chicken. Saute 3-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 503 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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Easy, delicious, perfect for entertaining. Everyone I have served this easy chicken chili to has asked me for the recipe.

Provided by Jandeebee

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

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cups diced chicken
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, undrained
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and celery in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, chiles, chili powder, cumin, thyme, seasoning blend, and salt.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1605.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

EASY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It's soothing comfort food. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up chicken into crumbles., Pour 1 can of beans in a small bowl; mash slightly. Stir mashed beans, remaining can of beans, chiles, seasonings and broth into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 12-15 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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Canned cream soup gives spicy chicken and bean chili a lovely golden color as well as great flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup water
2 cups diced rotisserie-cooked chicken
2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Stir in soup, broth and water. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth and well blended. Stir in chicken, beans, chiles, oregano and cumin. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Top each serving with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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

QUICK AND EASY CHILI



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This quick and easy chili recipe can be made in a flash and easily doubled or tripled to satisfy any famished family. You don't have to wait until the weekend to throw it together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 6 ingredients; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LIGHT AND EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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A filling, delicious meal that is healthy and a crowd pleaser. A perfect contender for your next chili cook-off!

Provided by lmkga

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb ground chicken
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) jar pineapple salsa
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced stewed tomatoes (, undrained)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan with medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic,and bell peppers.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar.
  • Cook another 5-8 minutes, stirring to break up chicken.
  • Add tomatoes, pineapple salsa, and beans.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • This can be served immediately, or if you want to make is ahead of time, it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

FAST AND EASY CHICKEN CHILI (CROCKPOT)



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We love chicken chili, but our old recipe required a lot of prep and hours of simmering on the stove top. I put this together one morning in the crock pot, and we love coming home to a crock full of hot chili to enjoy with almost no prep! Leftovers freeze well, or we love to put the leftovers right into small containers to enjoy for lunches throughout the week.

Provided by ChefRenfrow

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h5m

Yield 1 crock pot, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained)
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (drained)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place frozen chicken breasts in bottom of crock pot.
  • Sprinkle the packet of taco seasoning over the chicken.
  • On top of chicken and seasoning pour the black beans, great northern beans, tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
  • Cook all day on low, or half day on high.
  • About one hour before serving, cut up block of cream cheese and drop into crock pot, stirring occasionally to melt.
  • Before serving, remove chicken breasts, cut into pieces, and mix back into the chili. Serve topped with sour cream or shredded jack cheese if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 696, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.9

EASY GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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Fast, flavorful and filled with fiber! Traditional chili takes a twist with ground chicken, white beans and green chilies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground chicken
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 medium zucchini, chopped (about 3 cups)
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans or 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In 4- or 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground chicken, onion and garlic over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients, except cheese. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use lean ground chicken: This will help reduce the fat content of the chili.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add different flavors and textures to the chili. Try using black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavor combinations. Try adding cumin, chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
  • Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness can help balance out the spiciness of the chili. Try adding a tablespoon of honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup.
  • Don't overcook the chili: Overcooked chili can become tough and dry. Simmer the chili for just until the chicken is cooked through and the beans are tender.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a great dish to serve with a variety of toppings. Try adding sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of chili that the whole family will enjoy.

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