CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili image

I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. -Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) plus 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the chicken, 2 cans broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Set aside., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Strain broth, reserving vegetables; skim fat from broth. Return vegetables and broth to the Dutch oven; add the sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and cooked quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones. Stir chicken into chili; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 33g protein.