Black Bean Chicken Chili

A welcoming pot of our Black Bean Chicken Chili can be on your table even on a busy weeknight. Using lots of market shortcuts including a cooked rotisserie chicken, you'll never have to settle for fast food.

Serves: 9

Preparation Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 42 min

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
• 2 (28-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups medium salsa
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
   
   
2. Add chicken and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, stirring often.
   
   
3. To serve, ladle chili into individual bowls. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.