Easy Chicken Chili with Roast Chicken
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Easy Chicken Chili Recipe
Our last Fresh Chicken Chili recipe is our stand-by favorite and though it takes more time to prepare, the rewards are worth it. But often times we come home late and exhausted from work with craving for chili and don’t have the energy to wait long to prepare a fresh version. So we have our own version of an easy and quick chicken chili that’s still wonderfully delicious without sacrificing flavor. Sometimes a quick and easy recipe doesn’t mean that it’s less flavorful, less healthy or that you’re cheating on quality. There are times when everyone is short on time, but still want to have a great home-cooked meal. We all need recipes for times like these and that’s why we have a very extensive archive of recipes that are quick and easy, but still loaded with nutrition and flavor. This easy chicken chili recipe is one great example of a dish that’s as good as our fresh recipe , but helpful to those on time constraints or with a super busy schedule. As long as we are able to cook and have a great meal at home, that’s all that matters.
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use leftover roast chicken for this easy recipe for chicken chili!
This quick chicken chili is made with leftover roast chicken. We always love planning our meals around roast chicken and in doing so, will roast about two chickens at the beginning of the week and use the leftovers for many other recipes. It’s one way to enjoy great roast chicken throughout the week in different ways. And this easy chicken chili is one of those recipes that we always look forward to making with the leftover oven roasted chickens or even with poached chicken.
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This recipe was originally published in 2016 and re-published in 2020 with updated video.
Easy Chicken Chili with Roast Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons (20 ml) Cooking Oil
- 1 Onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
- 15 oz. (425 g) crushed Tomatoes (@ 2 cups)
- 7 oz. (198 g) canned diced Green Chilies
- 1 1/2 cups (210 g) (about) leftover Roast Chicken , chopped
- 15 oz. (425 g) canned Beans (Chili, Black, or Pinto, or whichever you prefer)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper , chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground Oregano
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground Cumin
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water (about) , or to desired chili thickness
- Salt , to taste
- fresh cracked Black Pepper , to taste
optional sides
- sour cream, grated cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions
- bread, corn bread
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and green chilies and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken, beans, bell pepper, oregano, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika. Add water to your desired thickness (usually about 1/2 to 1 cup).
- Bring to a simmer then reduce heat and cook for 20-30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For gluten free, do not serve with bread or corn bread.
Nutrition Information per Serving
If you love chili and want a great beef version, try this Instant Pot Beef Chili.
8 Comments on “Easy Chicken Chili with Roast Chicken”
Wow this was delicious. Added a little red pepper to add some heat. Will be making this dish again!
The recipe doesn’t indicate when to add the chicken??
Hi Nikki. You might have just read past it. It is when you add the beans, bell pepper, and spices. We’ve updated the recipe box to help it read better and less likely to be missed.
Really loved this recipe. The kids just started classes online and they’ve really enjoyed this meal for lunch.
Yum! I always feel bad tossing rotisserie or baked chicken and this recipe is my go to! Loving the vegetables, I tossed in a can of corn too. Great recipe!
I am going to try this recipe this week, it looks so delicious
Your chicken chili looks fresh and comforting! Perfect for using leftover chicken (or even turkey, I bet)! This is great for whipping up after work! Thanks for the tasty meal!
I’ve never had a desire to try White Chicken Chili, but I will be trying this very soon!! We always have these ingredients on hand!