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This versatile chili recipe has shredded chicken as its star. The chicken is cooked in the chili tomato sauce and then removed and shredded with forks before returning to the pot. Very easy and has more texture than ground chicken. You can add your favorite type of beans, corn as I do, spicy or plain tomatoes. Add less spices or extra for more boldness.

Give it a try. Makes about 12 cups of chili. I serve with grated sharp cheddar and sliced green onion. Freezes easily.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 6 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 – 4 oz can diced green chilis
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 – 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 – 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
• 1 -15 oz can corn, drained
• 1 – 15 oz can black beans, not drained
• 1 – 15 oz can white beans, not drained
• Grated sharp cheddar cheese for serving
• Sliced green onion for serving

Directions

1. Heat a large cooking pot over medium heat and then add olive oil
2. Add onion and green pepper. Sauté until tender
3. Add garlic and sauté 1/2 minute
4. Add green chilis and sauté 1/2 minute
5. Add spices and cook and stir 1minute. Do not allow to stick to pan
6. Add tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes
7. Add chicken. Cover and simmer 10-20 minutes
8. Remove chicken and place on a plate or cutting board. Using 2 forks shred the chicken into small pieces as you like. Return shredded chicken to the chili.
9. Add beans and corn. Simmer 5-10 minutes
10. Taste and add seasoning if you like
11. Voila!

I’d love to know if you make this recipe!!