CHICKEN & BEAN CHILI

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Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at my soup party every year. -Theresa Baehr, Williamsburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1-2/3 cups whole milk
1 cup beer or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 24g protein.