Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cup onion -- chopped
2 cup red bell pepper -- chopped
3 tbsp jalapeno -- minced
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 cup beer
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup ripe olives -- sliced
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
29 oz canned tomatoes with their
1 juice -- chopped
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken
1 breasts -- cubed
2 cup cooked pumpkin or butternut
1 squash -- peeled, cubed
2 tbsp cilantro -- chopped
1 tbsp cocoa powder
16 oz canned pinto beans --
1 drained
6 tbsp scallions -- sliced
1 1/2 oz cheddar cheese -- shredded
6 tbsp sour cream
Directions
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Suate the onions until
lightly browned - -about 8 minutes.
Add the bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes more.
Add the beer, broth, olives, chili powder, coriander, salt, tomatoes
and chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover
partially and simmer for
15 minutes.
Stir in the pumpkin, cilantro, cocoa and beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
Serve in individual bowls, topped with the cheese, sour cream and
scallions.
[Try this with the quantities of jalapeno, garlic, coriander and
cilantro doubled. KJD]
Recipe By : Framingham, MA Newcomers Club
From: Date: 05/28
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Chicken; Chili; Dutch Oven; Poultry; Pumpkin
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We hope you enjoy this Chicken Pumpkin Chili recipe.
