Southwest Black Bean Chicken Chili
Southwest Black Bean Chicken Chili with ground chicken, corn, black beans, zucchini and lots of flavor!
I made this chili on our recent camping trip to Joshua Tree and it was so good I had to make it into an official recipe. It’s got a lot of veggies, ground chicken and a tasty blend of spices. It’s easy to make ahead or on the spot since it comes together quickly with minimal prep work. Let’s make it!
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Southwest Black Bean Chicken Chili ingredients
- Ground chicken (you can also use ground turkey)
- Canned, diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- Canned, tomato sauce
- Black or white beans
- Frozen corn
- Zucchini
- Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Canned green chiles
- Chicken broth
- Spices/seasoning: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- Suggested toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions
My favorite chili toppings
To each their own, but I think the perfect toppings for this chili are:
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Sour cream
- Sliced green onions
- Tortilla chips
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We love this chili so much! It’s easy, so flavorful and comforting. Perfect by the campfire or on the couch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 small white onion (chopped)
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 2 14 oz cans fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
- 1 14 oz can black or white beans
- 1 14 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 small zucchini (grated)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Suggested toppings
- shredded Mexican cheese blend
- sour cream
- sliced green onions
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot or a dutch oven. Add ground chicken and break up into small pieces with a spoon. Once chicken is all broken up, add the peppers and onions.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are beginning to soften.
- Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and sugar. Stir.
- Add beans, zucchini, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well. Cover and cook until bubbling. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened slightly. About 20 minutes. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
- Enjoy topped with sour cream, sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.
So yummy and super easy! I topped mine with white cheddar cheese, sour cream and scooped it up with tortilla chips. It was delicious!