pat's Recipe

Chilis Southwest Chicken Chili

Category: Chilis

1/4 C. vegetable oil
1/2 C. diced onions
1 1/3 C. diced green bell pepper
2 Tbs. diced seeded jalapeno pepper
3 Tbs. fresh minced garlic
4 1/2 C. water
8 tsp. chicken base
2 tsp. lime juice
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
3 Tbs. cornstarch
3 Tbs. ground cumin
2 1/2 Tbs. ground chili powder
4 tsp. ground paprika
4 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. freshly minced cilantro
1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 C. crushed canned tomatillos
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles, drained
2 (15 oz.) cans navy beans or small white beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans, drained
3 lb. diced cooked chicken breast
Shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips

Directions

In 5-qt. or larger pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute along with bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender. In another container, combine water, chicken base, lime juice, sugar, cornstarch and seasonings. Add to vegetable mixture. Add tomatillos and diced green chiles to pot; bring to boil. Add beans and chicken; simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream if desired, with tortilla chips on the side.



Yields about 4 qts.