Michele Romano Recipes

Italian Chicken Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large yellow pepper, chopped bite size
• 1 large red pepper, chopped bite size
• 2 medium zucchinis, cubed
• 2 fresh Roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried chilies
• 1 28 oz can whole (dice them) or diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups organic chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 – 19 oz can chickpeas (drained)

Preparation

1. In a large pot, fry cubed chicken in oil stirring frequently until almost cooked through.
2. Add garlic, onion, saute for 3 minutes. (Chicken should be cooked through now)
3. Add peppers, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, continue to saute a bit until vegetables are starting to soften, but still firm.
4. Stir in spices and all remaining ingredients except chickpeas.
5. Simmer semi covered on low heat for 20 minutes.
6. Add chickpeas and simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes.
7. Serve hot with cheese of choice on top if desired.

Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 45 min.
Serves: 8

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