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Cheesy Chorizo Chili

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Oct 7, 2022
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Need a cozy twist on Tex-Mex? Give this Cheesy Chorizo Chili a try. Made with chorizo sausage, cannellini beans and Old El Paso™ Fajita Seasoning, it's perfect for feeding the family. And it comes together easily in the slow cooker, making this one of the best chorizo chili recipes around! With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll be on your way to a hearty, homecooked meal in no time.

Cheesy Chorizo Chili

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 5 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb bulk chorizo sausage or pork sausage, crumbled
  • 3 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro
  • 1 can (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon from 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Finely chopped green onions
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large skillet, over medium heat, cook sausage 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned breaking into clumps. Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 
    2
    In 3- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, stir together all Ingredients, except salt, pepper, cheese blend and onions until combined.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 7 hours.
  • Step 
    4
    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into individual bowls. Top with cheese and onions.

Nutrition

770 Calories
30g Total Fat
43g Protein
83g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
770
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
30g
46%
Saturated Fat
11g
56%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
1880mg
78%
Potassium
1610mg
46%
Total Carbohydrate
83g
28%
Dietary Fiber
20g
81%
Sugars
7g
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
50%
50%
Exchanges:
5 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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