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Recipe of the day: Chicken chilli con carne

Name: Chicken chilli con carne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 800g chicken mince; 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped; 1 medium red capsicum, diced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tbsp ground coriander; 2 x 400g cans red kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional); Steamed white rice, to serve

Looking for a mouthwatering and flavourful dish to spice up your dinner?

Look no further than chicken chilli con carne, a delightful twist on the classic recipe. Packed with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and hearty beans, this dish is sure to tantalise your taste buds and satisfy your craving for a satisfying meal.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a scrumptious homemade dinner, this chicken chilli con carne recipe is a must-try.

Chicken chilli con carne

Author: Lucy Nunes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Method: boil
Cuisine: mexican

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil
800g chicken mince
2 medium brown onions, finely chopped
1 medium red capsicum, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbsp ground coriander
2 x 400g cans red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
Steamed white rice, to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Heat half the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook mince in 2 batches, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Heat remaining oil in pan. Add onion and capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, cumin and coriander.

Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Return mince to pan. Stir to coat. Add beans, tomato, oregano, chilli, if using, and 1/2 cup cold water.

Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove lid. Simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

Step 3

Serve half the chilli con carne with rice, sprinkled with coriander. Cover and refrigerate remaining chilli con carne.

Notes

Leftovers tips: You can keep leftovers in the fridge or up to 3 days. Store in airtight containers or snap-lock bags.

Leftover Chicken chilli con carne can be frozen in airtight containers or snap-lock bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.

This recipe was sourced from taste.com.

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