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Fall Off Friday With Bourbon Chicken Enchilada Chili

CuisineAmericana
Keyword2019 Goals, Bourbon Chicken Enchilada Chili, Chicken Enchilada Chili, Cholesterol Fighting Foods, Cholesterol Lowering Foods, Easy Recipe, Fall Off (the wagon) Fridays, Healthy Dinner

Ingredients

2Tablespoons Felippo Berio Olive OilOlive oil helps decrease the total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels
4-5 Cloves Chopped GarlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels, triglycerides, and lowering blood pressure.
1Medium White Onion, ChoppedOnion is high in vitamins and minerals and antioxidants and some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
2 Fresh Jalapenos, choppedJalapenos has capsaicin, which has a variety of health benefits, but some studies are showing that Capsaicin can lower cholesterol levels.
5Cups Water
4 Wylers Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1Tablespoon Better than Bouillon Vegetable Paste
1Whole Rotisserie Chicken, meat only
1Whole Lemon and The ZestResearch has shown that eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
1Cup Fresh CilantroCilantro helps lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, supports healthy cardiovascular function.
3Oz.’s Goat Cheese
2Cans Cannellini Beans/Rinsed and StrainedBeans are high in fiber and may lower your LDL’s, bad cholesterol.
1Can Black Beans/Rinsed and Strained
1Tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoninghttp://www.Basinblend.com or Mrs. Dash
2-3Tablespoons Cajun Blend Basin Blend or Fiesta Lime Mrs. Dash SeasoningNO Sodium seasonins either http://www.basinblend.com or another no sodium cajun blend seasoning
2Cups Frozen CornCorn and popcorn are both considered whole grains, which means they’re high in fiber that can help lower your cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association.
1/2-3/4Cup BourbonAny brand will do
3/4’sCan Red Enchilada Sauce
3-4Dashes Sea Salt

Instructions

First, add olive oil then the onion, garlic, jalapenos to your pot and sauté for 5 minutes until transparent and tender.
Next, add water to the pot, bouillon cubes and/or paste, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and your pulled apart chicken.
Then add all of your seasonings, cilantro, corn, beans, enchilada sauce, bourbon, and goat cheese and cook for 1.5-2 hours stirring regularly and serve with a glass of Bourbon or a Good IPA Beer…Enjoy!!!

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