Friday, November 11, 2011

tasty bites: white bean and chicken chili

i love this recipe. its so easy and delicious. give it a try! can also be found on the food network website, its a giada recipe.

ingredients:

-2 tbs. olive oil
-1 large onion, chopped
-4 garlic cloves, minced
-2 lbs. ground chicken
-1 tsp. salt
-2 tbs. ground cumin
-1 tbs. fennel seeds (i've never used these)
-1 tbs. dried oregano
-2 tsp. chili powder
-3 tbs. flour
-2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
-1 lb. swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped a bit (i use spinach)
-1 1/2 cups frozen corn
-4 cups chicken stock
-1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
-parmesan cheese

directions:

-in a large pot, heat oil of medium heat. add onion and cook, about 5 minutes. add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
-add the ground chicken, salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and fennel seeds. cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. stir in the flour.
-add chicken stock, swiss chard, corn, and beans. bring the mixture to a simmer.
-let simmer for about an hour until the liquid has reduced and the chili has thickened.
-add red pepper flakes and simmer another 10 minutes.
-spoon into bowls and serve with parmesan cheese.

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