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Chicken Chili

 

 

A superb red-variety chicken chili...
 

8 cups 

 

chopped yellow onions (6 onions)

 

¼ cup 

 

good olive oil, plus extra for chicken

 

¼ cup 

 

minced garlic (8 cloves)

 

4 medium 

 

red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced

 

4 medium 

 

yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded and large-diced

 

2 tsp 

 

chili powder

 

2 tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

½ tsp 

 

dried red pepper flakes, or to taste

 

½ tsp 

 

cayenne pepper, or to taste

 

4 tsp 

 

kosher salt, plus more for chicken

 

Four 28-ounce 

 

cans whole peeled plum tomatoes in puree, undrained

 

½ cup 

 

minced fresh basil leaves

 

8 split 

 

chicken breasts, bone in, skin on

 

 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

 

 

onions, corn chips, grated cheddar, & sour cream (for serving)

 

 

1

Cook onions in oil over medium- low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes by hand or in batches in a food processor fitted with a steel blade (pulse 6 to 8 times.) Add to the pot with the basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2

Preheat oven to 350°F.

3

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until just cooked. Let cool slightly. Separate the meat from the bones and skin and cut it into ¾-inch chunks. Add to the chili and simmer, uncovered, for another 20 minutes.

4

Serve with the toppings, or refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.

 

Servings: 12

 

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