How to Make Cheater's Chicken Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Warm, hearty, and full of flavor, nothing beats a bowl of homemade chili. While some chili recipes require hours of simmering and precision in the kitchen, this Cheater's Chicken Chili recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a comforting meal without all the fuss. Packed with tender chicken, beans, and a variety of spices, this chili comes together in a flash without sacrificing on taste.

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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

Information

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

  • 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

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 837mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 786mg