This Creamy Southwest Chicken Chili is one of our favorite weeknight dinners because it is packed with flavor, takes less than 15 minutes to prep and tastes even better the next day, making leftovers perfect for lunches. This is also a great recipe to make for a group – don’t forget to set up a topping bar with all of your favorites!
– 1.5 lbs chicken breast (~3 chicken breasts)
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can corn, rinsed and drained
– 1, 10oz can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
– 1, 1oz ranch seasoning
– 1 tbsp chili powder
– 1 tbsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp cumin
-1 tsp salt
-1 tsp pepper
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1, 8oz cream cheese
– Toppings: Fritos/tortilla chips, plain Greek yogurt/sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, hot sauce, etc!
Hi there! My name is Brooke Nickelatti and I am a recipe developer, food photographer, and lover of nutrition science. I am a firm believer that a healthy lifestyle begins in the kitchen and it is my mission to help others learn how to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious in a simple, time, and cost-efficient manner.
