Holiday Comfort Chicken & Bean Skillet

Holiday Comfort Chicken & Bean Skillet (From Leftovers)

The holidays don’t always look like the pictures. Sometimes they’re quieter, smaller, and a little more tired. This is the kind of meal you make when you want something warm, filling, and familiar—without another trip to the store. It’s perfect for lunch, an easy dinner, or one of those in-between holiday days when you just need comfort food that’s real.

Ingredients (Very Flexible)

• 1–2 cups leftover cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 can beans (pinto, black, or white), drained
• 1 cup leftover vegetables (broccoli, spinach, green beans, carrots, or mixed)
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional holiday extras (use what you have):

• A pinch of garlic powder or onion powder
• A light sprinkle of poultry seasoning or Italian seasoning
• A small handful of shredded cheese

How to Make It

1. Heat the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped chicken and warm it through.
3. Stir in the beans and vegetables.
4. Season simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of holiday seasoning if you like.
5. Cook until everything is heated through and lightly browned.

That’s it.

To Serve

Spoon into a bowl. Sit down. Take a breath.
Let this be enough.

A Quiet Holiday Note

Not every holiday meal has to be big or perfect to be meaningful. Sometimes the most comforting dishes are the ones made with what we already have—served warm, eaten slowly, and appreciated for what they are.