Chelsey’s Chili is a hearty, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Using canned chili as a rich, savory base saves time while delivering bold seasoning. Adding kidney beans boosts fiber and plant-based protein, making the dish more filling and nutritious. Mixed vegetables and sweet yellow corn bring color, texture, and extra vitamins, while chunky tomatoes with green chili add a subtle kick and depth of flavor. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, this chili becomes creamy and satisfying—perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

Chelsey's Chili
Level: Easy Prep: 20 minutes Yield: 16 servings
Total: 24 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 5 oz

Ingredients

  • 2-15 ounce canned chili (no beans)
  • 15 ounce can mixed vegetable
  • 15 ounce can red kidney beans
  • 15 ounce can yellow corn
  • 10 ounce can chunky tomatoes with
    green chili
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Drain any canned vegetables or beans, rinse with water. Mix with chili.
  2. If able, heat in microwave or sauce pan for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Serve with crackers, tortillas or chips.
 

Nutrition Facts

16 servings per recipe
Serving size: 5 oz
Calories 120 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 4g 5%
   
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 440mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 13mg 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 6g  
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 8%
Potassium 250mg 6%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Weding, H. 2026, Chelsey's Chili, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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