Leftover chicken and spinach chilli
Background
One of the reasons I love cooking roast chicken for Sunday lunch is because of the leftovers which I can use for quick and easy meals during the following week. I normally have enough leftover chicken for 2-3 extra dishes, so itβs economical too! This leftover chicken and spinach chilli is very easy to make - really yummy and healthy too! Serve it with rice, pasta or just crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large carrot
- 1 bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Β½ tsp cayenne pepper (or just a pinch)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tin plum tomatoes
- 1 tin kidney beans
- 1 large mug of shredded chicken
- 100g spinach
- 1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and the garlic. Cut the bell pepper into chunks and chop the carrot.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the carrot and pepper pieces, and cook for another 5 minutes under cover.
- Add the spices, stir for 30 seconds, then add tomato purΓ©e. Stir through, then add the tomatoes and a glass of water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Gently simmer for 15 minutes, until the carrot is tender.
- Drain the beans and add to the stew. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile shred the chicken into small pieces (remove any skins and bones).
- When you get a thick sauce, turn up the heat and add the chicken and warm through for a few of minutes. Then add the spinach and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir through the chopped coriander.
- Serve warm. Garnish with chopped chilli pepper if you'd like it really hot!
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Parties
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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