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Secret Ingredient Chicken Chili
This creamy comfort meal uses what you have in the pantry and fridge.
Servings
6
servings
Author
Rosanne Rust MS RDN, www.rustnutrition.com
Ingredients
2
tbsp
vegetable oil
1
pound
boneless chicken breast or thighs
or 3 cups of chopped, cooked, chicken
1
cup
diced celery
1/2
cup
diced red onion
1
14.5 oz can
diced tomatoes
1
15-oz
chili or cannellini beans
salt and pepper to taste
3
oz
cream cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or pot. Brown the chicken lightly.
Add the celery and onion and saute until tender
Reserve 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the beans and set aside. Add the beans and tomatoes to the pan and stir to combine.
Mash the reserved beans, then add the beans and cream cheese to the pot. Mix until cheese melts and chili is creamy.
Serve in bowls with tortilla chips. Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.