Using Leftover Mexican - Chicken

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Last week we explored recipes for leftover beans.  This week - What do you do with chunked chicken the day after?  Often this chicken is flavored.   The most common usage is to toss the chicken in a tortilla and go.  however, there are numerous delicious meals waiting for your next "day after."

Chicken Salad

• 2 cups chicken chunks
• 1 cup cooked corn
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 1/2 cups salsa
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 chopped tomatoes

Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least one hour.   Serve with tortillas, chips or lettuce.

Chicken Soup

• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups fresh corn
• 8 oz green chiles (choose favorite heat)
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tsp. dry epazote

Top with

• avocado chunks
• fresh cilantro
• fried tortilla strips
• white farmers cheese

Bring all soup ingredients to rolling boil.  Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Top each serving with choice of toppings from above.

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