MAKE-AHEAD SMOKY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHILI - OAMC

Make-Ahead Smoky Chipotle Chicken Chili - OAMC image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 lb lean ground chicken
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup mexican style shredded cheese
2 green onions, sliced thin

Steps:

Cook and stir first 3 ingredients in large nonstick skillet on high heat 8 to 10 minute or until chicken is done. Add tomatoes, beans, green peppers, barbecue sauce, chili powder and chipotle chile pepper; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 25 min., stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
Spoon chili into freezer container; freeze up to 1 month.
Thaw chili in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, bring to boil in saucepan, then simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 15 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro just before serving. Top with cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 219.6, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 5, Protein 26.9