Quick Chicken Chili

A mild chili that’s very quick to make. Of course, you can always add more chili powder!
Prep: 20 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes; Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed and meat shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 small can of diced green chiles
  • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans white beans, rinsed
  • Salt and pepper
  • Grated cheese, sour cream, sliced onions, sliced jalapenos for topping

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-low heat.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for one minute more. Add chili powder, oregano and bay leaves and stir to combine.
  4. Add diced green chiles, diced tomatoes, apple cider, chicken broth and shredded chicken. Raise heat and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover partially, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add beans and simmer for five minutes more or until heated through. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary.
  7. Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.

Servings: 4
Source: Family.go.com

Note: This is very mild; consider doubling the chili powder if you like it spicy!

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