CHICKEN FRITO CHILI

Chicken Frito Chili image

Provided by Laura Champagne

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 can(s) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 yellow onion, diced
3 clove garlic, diced
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 c low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 c fritos
2 c monterey jack cheese grated
7 oz can(s) chopped fire roasted green chiles

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides for a total of 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
2. To make chili, add onion, garlic and chili powder to pot, stirring; saute until tender 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot, stir in broth, green chiles and beans.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Add 1 1/2 cups fritos to bottom of a 2 quart casserole. Top with chili; remaining fritos, and cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro, avacado and sour cream if desired.