Cheater's Chicken Chili

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Quick and easy chicken chili for the whole family. Serve plain or over rice. Top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, plain yogurt, and/or green onions. Could also be served over tortilla chips for a great nacho dish. Red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chili seasoning mix can also be used to season.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 pound rotisserie chicken, meat removed and diced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add salsa and water to onion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer; add chicken, black beans, and chili powder and return to a simmer. Cover saucepan and simmer chili until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
11g Fat
23g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 837mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 786mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.