SPANISH CHORIZO & CHICKEN CHILI

Spanish Chorizo & Chicken Chili image

Provided by Wannabfit

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 lbs ground chicken breast
3/4 lb chorizo sausage, cut into medium dice
2 medium onions, chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves (chopped or grated)
1/4 cup sherry wine (such as Rioja) or 1/2 cup dry spanish wine (such as Rioja)
1/4 cup hot sauce
2 cups vegetable juice, such as V8 brand
2 -3 cups chicken stock, depending on how thick you like your chili
2 tablespoons about 2 palmfuls smoked paprika
1 tablespoon about a palmful cumin
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 -8 large roasted red peppers
grated manchego cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
18 Spanish olives, halved

Steps:

Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat with 1 turn of the pan of EVOO. Once the oil is hot, add the ground chicken and cook about 7-8 minutes, until it is light golden brown.
Step.
Once the chicken is brown, add the chorizo and cook about 5 minutes. Add in the onion and garlic, and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Pour in the sherry or wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then add the hot sauce, vegetable juice and chicken stock. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step.
Grind up the peppers in a food processor. Add the puree to the pot and stir to combine. Let simmer 10-15 minutes to let the flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 140.1, Sodium 1387.1, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 52.3