chicken and white bean chili

Name: Chicken and White Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 1 1/3 cup(s) onion, chopped (about 1 large); 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 6 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 2 1/4 pound(s) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped (i use kitchen shears for quick cutting); 3 1/2 tablespoon(s) chili powder (you can use 3 regular and 1/2 spicy if you like); 1 tablespoon(s) smoked paprika (no substitutes); 1 teaspoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) dried oregano; 2 can(s) (15 oz) white kidney beans (cannellini); 2 can(s) (15 oz) diced tomatoes in juice; - salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped

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cassie thornburg

Brea, CA

Updated on Oct 9, 2011

This recipe is from Epicurious. After making it several years ago, I decided that it was so deliciously satisfying that I never wanted to search for or make another chili recipe....ever again. AND it's very easy! One pot. I love that. I have made four changes to this recipe and am very happy with the result. Instead of 3 1/2 TBL of regular chili powder, I use 1/2 TBL SPICY powder (it has red pepper flakes) and 3 TBL of regular. I use ROASTED tomatoes (you can find them anywhere), 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 TBL Smoked Paprika which, in my humble opinion, is the SECRET INGREDIENT for this recipe. Enjoy~ www.trebleclefchef.blogspot.com

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/3 cups onion, chopped (about 1 large)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped (i use kitchen shears for quick cutting)
3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (you can use 3 regular and 1/2 spicy if you like)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (no substitutes)
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cans (15 oz) white kidney beans (cannellini)
2 cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

How To Make chicken and white bean chili

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until chicken is no longer pink outside, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Mix in chili powder, smoked paprika, unsweetened cocoa powder, tomato paste, cumin, and oregano. Add beans, 1 cup reserved bean juices, and canned tomatoes. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and chili is thickened, about 25 minutes. If chili is too thick, add more bean juices by tablespoonfuls to thin. Season chili to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in cilantro and serve.
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