FAJITA CHICKEN CHILLI

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
  • 1 1/4 pound chicken breast, diced into bit size pieces
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans drained
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder, chicken breast and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir until the chicken is coated in the spices. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
After the chicken has marinated, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook chicken just until browned. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pot that you cooked the chicken in add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cook onions and bell peppers until softened, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in tomato sauce, black beans and green chilies. Add in remaining garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder and chipotle powder. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Season to taste with salt.
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