Chicken Pumpkin Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chicken Pumpkin Chili

Recipe By : Framingham, MA Newcomers Club
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onion -- chopped
2 cups red bell pepper -- chopped
3 tablespoons jalapeno -- minced
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 cup beer
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup ripe olives -- sliced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
29 ounces canned tomatoes with their juice -- chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts -- cubed
2 cups cooked pumpkin or butternut squash -- peeled, cubed
2 tablespoons cilantro -- chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
16 ounces canned pinto beans -- drained
6 tablespoons scallions -- sliced
1 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese -- shredded
6 tablespoons sour cream

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Suate the onions until
lightly browned - -about 8 minutes.

Add the bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes more.

Add the beer, broth, olives, chili powder, coriander, salt, tomatoes and
chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover partially and
simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the pumpkin, cilantro, cocoa and beans. Cook for 5 minutes.

Serve in individual bowls, topped with the cheese, sour cream and scallions.

[Try this with the quantities of jalapeno, garlic, coriander and cilantro
doubled. KJD]

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