Tonya’s Trader Joe Chicken Chili

My friend Tonya gave me this recipe.  I like it becaue it makes a REALLY yummy meal, perfect for company, perfect for camping, perfect for anytime, and you can find all the ingredients at Trader Joe’s.  I usually use my own chicken stock instead of the boxed stuff.  The soup is delicious with the  Just Chicken from Trader Joe’s, and I feel the yummy taste and convenience is worth the splurge.

This is a very forgiving recipe.  Feel free to add more or less of ingredients, use different kinds of beans, any kind of salsa you favor, etc.

2 cans black beans

2 cans pinto beans

1 can corn

1 can tomato sauce 

1 jar of salsa (12-16 oz)

1 box of chicken stock (or homemade) 

Water, as desired

1 bag of Just Chicken grilled chicken breast strips (frozen section of TJ’s) (you could just slice 2 of your own grilled chicken breasts )

 

2 zucchinis, cut up

2-3 cloves of garlic (I put in a heaping tablespoon of minced garlic from a jar)

1 tblsp cumin 

2 tsps chili powder

2 handfuls of spinach 

Put all ingredients except spinach in pot.  Add as much water as desired.  Bring to a boil.  Simmer for 30 – 90 minutes.  During last 15 minutes of serving, add spinach leaves.

Serve with cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado and tortilla chips.  YUM!