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5 Ingredient Southwest Chicken Chili

Next time cold weather hits, make this one-pot meal of Southwest chicken chili. It only takes five ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded chicken
  • 16 oz chunky salsa
  • 32 oz pinto beans including liquid
  • 15 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Guys West Coast Rub*

Optional Toppings

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onions diced
  • jalapenos sliced
  • tomatoes diced
  • tortilla strips
  • flour or corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Pull Chicken: If using a rotisserie chicken or whole grilled chicken, pull the chicken meat from the bones. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Combine Ingredients: Place the shredded chicken in a Dutch oven or large pot with the salsa, beans (don't drain them), enchilada sauce and seasoning.
  • Cook: Place the pot on a 300F-degree grill or on a stove top over medium heat. Cook uncovered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes.
  • Serve: Serve with toppings.

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Notes

*Instead of the West Coast Rub, you can use taco seasoning or 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. 
You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. 
Nutrition values do not include the optional toppings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 881mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg