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Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili made and served in the glass Anyday dish, featuring tender chicken, beans, and spices in a hearty chili sauce.
Chicken Chili
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Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

11-12 mins

Free Time

to make stock with the leftover rotisserie chicken

While lighter and healthier than the beef version, this chicken chili doesn't sacrifice taste. Smoked paprika and jalapeño add spice and depth to this cozy dish. It's an easy, wholesome way to use up those rotisserie chicken leftovers.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Medium Deep Dish

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Dish

The Medium Deep Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup (60g) small diced onion
  • 1 (30g) medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 cup (100) leftover cooked chicken or turkey meat, chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup (120g) canned pinto (or any other) beans, drained
  • 1 cup (150g) canned diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock, turkey stock, or water

Preparation

  1. Combine olive oil, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt in the Anyday dish.
  2. Cover with the lid (knob lifted). Cook in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add the chicken, pinto beans, canned tomatoes (including juices), and stock. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook for 9-10 minutes, or until chili has thickened slightly and flavors have melded together. Serve hot.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Top with your favorite chili toppings such as sour cream, cheese, and scallions. 
  • Working with Thanksgiving leftovers? Use shredded leftover turkey instead!

Recipe notes

  • Skip the chicken stock and use the chili as a filling for sloppy joes. 
  • Substitute some of the diced tomatoes with leftover gravy for an extra decadent chili.
  • Parent trick:
    When cooking for kids, omit the jalapeño and paprika until their palates are more developed.