Cheesy Chicken Chili is a fast, easy, inexpensive, and totally kid friendly dinner! This 20 minute stovetop casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
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School is in session again, and even though it’s still 90 degrees outside, my mind is starting to think of all things fall. Jackets, cute boots, and, obviously, comfort food! This cheesy stovetop casserole totally fits into that last category. Did I mention it’s ready in 20 minutes?!
This is another one of those recipes to have on hand, especially if you’re like me and are terrible at meal planning. I know, I know. I’m a food blogger who doesn’t meal plan. It’s sad but true. I keep telling myself I will do better and start planning our meals more than 20 minutes ahead of time, but so far it just hasn’t happened.
Luckily this meal is made with ingredients I always have on hand, and can be ready in under 30 minutes. My kids were thrilled that I let them eat this with chips. It’s a rare treat for them 😉 Pretty much anything easy, cheesy, and quick gets the thumbs up from me.
So, if you’re a meal planner, go ahead and add this dinner to your menu! And if you’re not…well, you’re not alone!
Enjoy!
Sharon Miles says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I changed it up a bit to meet my family’s allergy requirements. I used 1 lb ground turkey (didn’t have chicken on hand), used soft goat cheese instead of cream cheese, switched beans to great northwest, used green salsa, added 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp cummin and reduced chili powder to 1/2 tsp and used 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Served up with shredded manchego goat cheese and white tortilla chips. Huge hit with the family, definitely a new family favorite!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Heavenly, that’s my kind of comfort food!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
This is such a great dinner the whole family will love!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
This may be happening at my house every Sunday!
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Your chili looks terrific! I’d love me a bowl of that!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
My family would love this dish and it would also be great for serving a crowd. Love all the cheesiness!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I feel the same way once school is in session. Bring on the comfort food, this sounds delicious!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Yum!! This chili is perfect! Just how I like it!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Love this for a quickie and delicious dinner! All the cheese! Perfect on a busy night!
Dee says
I need to work on meal planning, but I know my family would love this!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
Just perfect for a fall day!!! Looks delicious!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
I am so with you on the meal planning thing. I go in spurts. I’ll do really well planning meals for about a month, and then I have a month of cooking on the fly. This recipe will be perfect for those latter times. My boys would be thrilled if I let them eat it with chips. I think that I shall!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
I’m with you, anything easy and cheesy is perfect to me 🙂
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I once meal planned. It lasted one week. 😀 And that’s some great looking chili!
The Food Hunter says
You honestly had me at cheesy! I love cheese
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
I’m thinking this looks perfect for Football Sundays this fall!
Amanda-The Kitcheneer says
This chili sounds amazing and great for our busy week nights! Love!