Southwest Chicken Chili Healthy
This Healthy Southwest Chicken Chili is a hearty, protein-packed meal made with lean chicken, beans, vegetables, and bold spices. It’s a nutritious, easy one-pot recipe perfect for meal prep, cozy dinners, and a balanced lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or skinless chicken thighs
- Olive oil
- Onion (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Bell peppers (diced)
- Corn kernels
- Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- Diced tomatoes
- Green chilies
- Chicken broth
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned on the outside.
- Stir in bell peppers, corn, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and green chilies.
- Pour in chicken broth and add cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot or remove, shred, and return it.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving
Notes
Use chicken breast for a leaner option or thighs for more flavor.This chili tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.Mash a portion of the beans to naturally thicken the chili.Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or extra chili powder
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/southwest-chicken-chili-healthy/
