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Leftover Chicken Chili.
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Leftover Chicken Chili

This leftover chicken chili recipe is perfect for using up leftover rotisserie chicken for a delicious family meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • pinch cinnamon
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 250 ml / 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 250 g / 8oz leftover chicken around half a rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped.

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan and fry onion and salt over a low heat until soft, around 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add spices and cook for a further 2 minutes
  • Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil and let it bubble for around 15 minutes.
  • Add beans and chicken to the pan and continue to simmer for a further 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine and you have a rich thick sauce.

Notes

You can substitute all the spices for 1 tablespoon of my homemade Mexican seasoning or shop bought seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg