Southwest Chicken And Chili Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW

This is a hearty, easy and very filling meal that my family loves. It can be adjusted for a thicker stew that my husband likes served over rice, or chicken broth can be added for more of a soup.

Provided by IansMom

Categories Stew

Time 6h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Stew image

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except chicken and broth (if using) in slow cooker.
Lay chicken on top and cover.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
Before serving remove and shred chicken. Chicken broth can be added at this point if a thinner consistency is desired.
Cook 30 minutes longer on low.
Can be served with rice, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.

Ingredients

1 medium onion
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, Drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, Drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Tabasco sauce
1 cup chicken broth, less if you want a thinner soup consistency

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

This dish needs just 15 minutes of prep, so you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. The delicious low-fat chicken gets even better with a garnish of reduced-fat sour cream and fresh cilantro. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken image

Steps:

In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI

Chicken thighs are a nice change-of-pace in this easy chili. I also add a smoked ham hock and fresh cilantro to add flavor and keep the dish interesting. -Phyllils Beatty, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Southwest Chicken Chili image

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the ham hock, beans, broth, chilies, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until ham is tender. , Remove ham bone. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 smoked ham hock
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Sour cream, optional

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & GREEN CHILI STEW

This is a wonderful stew for those cold winter months. You can also add other toppings like sour cream and cheese.

Provided by Mika G.

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Southwest Chicken & Green Chili Stew image

Steps:

Trim fat from chicken. Cut chicken into cubes. Heat 1/2 of the broth to boiling in Dutch oven. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.
Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining broth.
Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling then reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 642.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 29.1

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 1/4 cups fat free chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 cup whole kernel corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
12 tortilla chips, coarsely crushed