chicken frito chili
Everyone loves this yummy comfort food and it's pretty easy to make. I leave out the green chiles usually my kids like it better without.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 - yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups fritos
- 2 cups monterey jack cheese grated
- 7 oz cans chopped fire roasted green chiles
How To Make chicken frito chili
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides for a total of 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
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Step 2To make chili, add onion, garlic and chili powder to pot, stirring; saute until tender 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot, stir in broth, green chiles and beans. -
Step 3Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4Add 1 1/2 cups fritos to bottom of a 2 quart casserole. Top with chili; remaining fritos, and cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro, avacado and sour cream if desired.
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