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Black Bean Chicken Chili Recipe

From Melissa Lauer, for About.com

Lauer is the author of the e-book www.101rotisseriechickenrecipes.com

This Oklahoma City reader recipe submission is for Black Bean Chicken Chili, a hearty, award-winning meal that can be quickly prepared and easily frozen for multiple occasions such as Sooners or Cowboys gamedays.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 large Rotisserie chicken, shredded and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced fine
  • olive oil
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 45 oz. black beans from a can (with liquid) – this is approx. 3 small cans of black beans or 1 large can and 1 small can
  • 32 oz. Chili-ready tomatoes
  • ½ jar spaghetti sauce (we like mushroom)
  • 6 oz. tomato paste

Preparation:

To prepare this hearty, award winning chicken chili, saute’ green pepper and onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes. Add remaining seasonings and chicken, and mix until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 25 minutes.

TIPS & TRICKS:
  • "We’ve made this chili the night before, and heated it up in the crockpot the next day for a party. For parties, we'll do one pot of black bean chicken chili and one pot of white chicken chili."
  • "This chili freezes very well"
  • "Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese and cornbread (or French bread or sourdough) for a complete meal"
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