Nov
9
2009
And the Virtual Chili Challenge Begins
Rebecca Hughes has kicked off our online Silverock Cove Chili Challenge with two of her favorite Chili Recipes. They both sound delicious! Try them out, and then send us your favorite Chili recipes.
Thanks Rebecca!
Buffalo Chicken Chili
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup (or 1/2 cup depending on how much onion you like) chopped yellow onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 2 large chicken breasts (I boil them and then shred)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. chili powder (you may want to adjust)
- 1 can pinto beans, drained
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce depending on your taste (I would recommend using mild!)
I also add about 1/2 tbsp. cumin, some salt, some pepper, and some sugar
Garnish:
- sliced celery
- blue cheese crumbles
OR
- shredded mexican cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Boil chicken breasts and then shred chicken
2. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionaly, until crisp-tender.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients except celery and blue cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium low. simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve topped with celery and blue cheese.
OR
1. Cook onion and red bell pepper in skillet. Throw everything in crock pot and cook for the day.
White Chicken Chili
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion- chopped
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 ( 4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 cans (14.5 ounce each) chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken breast (I just bake 3 chicken breasts and then shred them)
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1) Heat oil in large saucepan and slowly cook the onion until tender. Add garlic, jalapeno, chile, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Cook about 5 minutes. Mix in chicken broth, chicken, and beans. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove mixture from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
