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This Chicken Chili is delicious year round, not just in the winter months. Give it a try for a healthy yet cozy meal!
Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed and meat shredded
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole onion, chopped
1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 clove garlic, finely diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
2 bay leaves
1 small can diced green chiles
1 (14-ounce) can of diced tomatoes
2 cup apple cider
3 cup chicken broth
2 can white beans, rinsed
salt and pepper
grated cheese (low fat), sour cream (low fat), sliced onions, sliced jalapenos for topping
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-low heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for one minute more. Add chili powder, oregano and bay leaves and stir to combine.
- Add diced green chiles, diced tomatoes, apple cider, chicken broth and shredded chicken. Raise heat and bring to a boil.
- Cover partially, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add beans and simmer for five minutes more or until heated through. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary.
- Ladle into bowls and top with desired ingredients.
This Fresh and Healthy Recipe for Families was contributed by Disney and Alison Needham.
