Monday, August 31, 2009

Jan's Chicken Goodness

This recipe comes from my mom-in-law, Jan.  She doesn't believe in recipes, she is a rare talent that just throws things together and they come out fantastic.  I didn't get that gene, so I made her give me "approximations" for this dish.  It can be served in warmed tortillas with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa toppings, or just by itself as more of a "stew."

1 rotisserie chicken, picked
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
juice of a lime (or two)
bunch of cilantro, chopped
one sweet Vidalia onion, chopped
a can or two of chicken broth 
1 tsp cumin
dash of ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Saute the chopped onion in a little olive oil.  Add cilantro and lime juice.  Then add the chicken, black beans, and some broth.  Let cook on the stovetop.  Use your judgment with how much broth.  If you're going to save it and reheat later (this dish just gets better and better), make sure it's more liquidy as it will evaporate some upon reheating.  

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