Chicken pumpkin chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2cupsOnion -- chopped
2cupsRed bell pepper -- chopped
3tablespoonsJalapeno -- minced
1Clove garlic -- minced
1cupBeer
1cupChicken broth
¼cupRipe olives -- sliced
3tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround coriander
½teaspoonSalt
29ouncesCanned tomatoes with their
Juice -- chopped
1poundsBoneless, skinless chicken
Breasts -- cubed
2cupsCooked pumpkin or butternut
Squash -- peeled, cubed
2tablespoonsCilantro -- chopped
1tablespoonCocoa powder
16ouncesCanned pinto beans --
Drained
6tablespoonsScallions -- sliced
ounceCheddar cheese -- shredded
6tablespoonsSour cream

Directions

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Suate the onions until lightly browned - -about 8 minutes.

Add the bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes more.

Add the beer, broth, olives, chili powder, coriander, salt, tomatoes and chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the pumpkin, cilantro, cocoa and beans. Cook for 5 minutes.

Serve in individual bowls, topped with the cheese, sour cream and scallions.

[Try this with the quantities of jalapeno, garlic, coriander and cilantro doubled. KJD]

Recipe By : Framingham, MA Newcomers Club From: Date: 05/28