CHILI VERDE (OAMC)

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This is a make ahead (Once a Month Cooking) recipe that is bound to help those working families out there who want a home made meal in 30 minutes. You just need to set aside a bit of time on a weekend or evening to do a few meals and you definitely won't regret it! Served with corn tortillas, it is also Gluten Free!

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 9h30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces dry pinto beans (1 1/4 cups)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup grated low-fat monterey jack cheese
1 dozen corn tortilla
1 (11 1/2 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • Rinse pinto beans, soak them in cold water overnight, then drain.
  • Cut chicken into 1" cubes; cook until no longer pink in small amount of water.
  • Combine chicken with chilies and seasonings; refrigerate until needed.
  • At the same time, combine beans, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and onion in a large pot; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hours.
  • Add more water if necessary.
  • Combine chicken and spices with beans; simmer 10 more minutes.
  • cool and freeze.
  • Grate cheese, put in a 1 qt bag, and attach it to the freezer container with the chili.
  • To serve, thaw chili and cheese.
  • Simmer chili 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Top chili with salsa and grated cheese; serve on warmed corn tortillas.

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