Cosy, Chunky Chicken Chili

Name: Cosy, Chunky Chicken Chili
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 sweet peppers, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or thighs, cut into chunks; 1 796 mL can diced tomatoes; 1 540 mL can black beans, or kidney bean; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; pinch cayenne powder; 2 bay leaves; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Makes7 Servings

Bite-sized chicken pieces update a fall favourite in this chunky chicken chili.

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 sweet peppers, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or thighs, cut into chunks
1 796 mL can diced tomatoes
1 540 mL can black beans, or kidney bean
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
pinch cayenne powder
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened slightly - about 5 minutes. Add chicken. Stir until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, beans and seasonings. Stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened - about 10 more minutes.
Stir in cilantro and serve.
Makes 7 cups (1.75 L).

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 14g, Carbohydrates 8g, Fat 3g.

Originally published in the November 2010 issue.

This article was originally published on Nov 01, 2017