Southern Style Chicken Chilli
with Mash & Chives
- Milk
With punchy flavours, lots of goodness (thanks, steamed veggies!) and a tantalising mix of soft and crisp textures, this delightful chicken chilli is an ode to nostalgic winter nights filled with Southern-style home cooking. *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving*
Ingredients
2
potato
1
carrot
1 bag
green beans
1 tin
chopped tomatoes
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 bunch
chives
2 clove
garlic
1 sachet
Louisiana spice blend
1 packet
chicken thigh
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
40 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
2.5 tbs
milk
(Contains: Milk)
¼ tsp
salt
⅓ cup
water
Nutrition
You will need
Cooking Steps
Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil. Peel the potato and cut into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop the garlic. Slice the carrot into sticks. Trim the green beans. Cut the chicken thigh into 2cm chunks. In a medium bowl, combine the Louisiana spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside.
Cook the potato in the boiling water until easily pierced with a knife, 10-15 minutes. In the last 5 minutes of cook time, place a steamer basket or colander on top of the saucepan, then add the carrot and green beans. Cover with a lid and steam the veggies until tender. Transfer the carrot and green beans to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
Drain the potato and return to the saucepan. Add the butter, milk and salt, then mash until smooth. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant 1-2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes, water and chicken-style stock powder to the chicken and stir to combine. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Add the baby spinach leaves, then season and stir to combine.
Finely chop the chives. Divide the mash between bowls and top with the chicken chilli. Serve with the steamed veggies and garnish with the chives.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the rich, spicy taste, though some found the tomato flavour overpowering; several suggested adding fresh chilli for more heat.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with easy-to-follow instructions; one customer's 11-year-old made it independently.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing the water for a thicker sauce; try adding jalapeños or mushrooms for extra flavour.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers work well with spaghetti or as a pasta dish for a tasty next-day option.
- Texture: For a stickier sauce, try cooking it down longer; some found the consistency too watery.
- Sides: While many loved the mash, consider serving with garlic rice or crusty bread as alternatives.
