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    Home » Recipes » Gourmet Chili

    Cheesy Chicken Chili

    Published on January 15, 2021 - Updated on January 9, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    cheesy chicken chili
    If you are looking for a Quick & Easy Cheesy Chicken Chili Recipe then this one is for you. And you only need one Pot and 30 minutes!
     
    cheesy chicken chili

    I wanted something besides the usual beef or turkey chili so I decided to make this Cheesy Chicken Chili for dinner one night. This chili can easily be made on a weeknight as it takes less than 30 minutes to make.

    cheesy chicken chili

    I also love that it's a one-pot chili recipe. Fewer dishes to clean! I love cooking but absolutely hate doing the dishes. I'm pretty sure I am not the only one that feels this way.

    cheesy chicken chili

    I love Great Northern Beans and try to cook with them as often as I can. If you don't have any on hand and don't want to make a trip to the grocery store, you can use whatever kind of white beans you have in your pantry. Navy Beans make a good substitute.

    cheesy chicken chili

    The salsa will help you control the heat of this chili. All salsas come in different levels of heat so pick the one that suits your taste buds. I always have jars of medium salsa so that's what I used for this recipe. I will say that I prefer to use a chunky style salsa with this recipe but use what you got!

    cheesy chicken chili

    If you are one of those that are adverse to the flavor of cumin, you can substitute for some chili powder, taco seasoning or even some curry powder for this recipe. These substitutions may not work with other recipes but will be fine with this chicken chili recipe.

    🐓 How to Handle Raw Chicken

    Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
    Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
    Do not wash raw chicken (which prevents cross-contamination).
    Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
    If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
    Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

    For more great recipes with Great Northern Beans, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cheesy Chicken Chili Recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Olive Oil, Chicken Breasts, Ground Cumin, Salsa, Great Northern Beans, Frozen Corn, Monterey Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Green Onions, Black Olives and Tortilla Chips.

    🥣 How to make Cheesy Chicken Chili

    In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
    Add the ground cumin, cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the salsa, beans and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes stirring once
    Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup cheese. Serve in bowls and top with remaining cheese. Optionally garnish with sour cream, green onions, black olives and tortilla chips.

    Cheesy Chicken Chili

    Cheesy Chicken Chili

    If you are looking for a Quick & Easy Cheesy Chicken Chili Recipe then this one is for you. And you only need one Pot and 30 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 bowls
    Calories 685 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan (or Dutch Oven)

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 Chicken Breasts, cut into small chunks
    • 2 tablespoon Ground Cumin
    • 16 oz Salsa
    • 32 oz Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 Cup Frozen Corn
    • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded, divided

    Toppings (Optional)

    • Sour Cream
    • Green Onions
    • Black Olives, sliced
    • Tortilla Chips, crushed

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
    • Add the ground cumin, cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the salsa, beans and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes stirring once
    • Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup cheese. Serve in bowls and top with remaining cheese. Optionally garnish with sour cream, green onions, black olives and tortilla chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 57gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 1837mgFiber: 19gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 942IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 538mgIron: 8mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Jacob

      February 05, 2023 at 3:30 pm

      There is not much to say about this cheesy chicken chili. It was delicious and very tasty. I just loved it. So tasty and it was so much fun to make. Great for family gatherings.

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