Mushroom Chicken Bean Chili

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut 1/2" chunks
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 pounds fresh white mushrooms quartered
• 1 can crushed tomatoes - (28 oz)
• 1 can red kidney beans - (15 1/2 oz) rinsed, drained
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan heat oil until hot. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Add onion; cook stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin and garlic; cook , stirring frequently, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add mushrooms, tomatoes, beans and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, about 10 minutes. Uncover, simmer until flavors are blended and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

Serve with grated Monterey Jack cheese, shredded lettuce and sour cream, if desired.

This recipe yields 6 servings.