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Skillet chicken chili

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  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time10 mins
  • Makes4 servings, about 5 cups
*PLUS Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil

  • 500 g lean ground chicken, turkey or beef

  • 540-mL can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves

  • pinch of cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 540-mL can kidney, black or Romano beans, drained

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan set over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Crumble ground meat over top. Sauté until it loses its pink color, about 4 minutes.

  • Add tomatoes, including juice, and green pepper. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Then add drained beans. Simmer, uncovered, until hot, about 2 minutes. Serve with corn bread.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 297, Protein 24.6g, Carbohydrates 26.3g, Fat 10.9g, Fibre 8.3g, Sodium 724mg.

Chili-head tip

For extra flavour and fire, stir in whole 114 mL can of diced green chilies including juices along with spices.

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