Spicy Chicken Chili

Winters in New York City are nothing to play with. Snow days in NYC, even worst! For days like this, I crave three things- my bed, hot chocolate, and a warm and cozy comfort meal. This spicy chicken chili is one of those comforting meals that immediately warms your body and your soul. Setting out all good feelings throughout your body and putting you at ease immediately. It's super easy to make and as most of my recipes, is no fuss. Just throw all of your ingredients in a pot and let it do it's magic. 

Because this recipe makes a large batch, this chili recipe is great for game day, entertaining guests, and can also be used in different recipes. I usually freeze half in freezer ziploc bags and use in a variety of recipes like nachos and loaded fries. My absolute favorite thing to put chili on- tostones! I make a heaping plate of fried plantains and dress them up like nachos. 

Give this comfort meal a try and wow your friends every time! 

Ingredients 

• 5-6 chicken breasts

• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 large green bell peppers, chopped

• 2 medium white onions, chopped

• 6 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon of adobo

• 3 plum tomatoes

• 2 28 oz. cans of crushed tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon of paprika

• 3 tablespoons of chili powder

• 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper- if you like less spicy add less about 2 teaspoons

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt to taste- I usually add about 2 teaspoons

• 1 tablespoon of pepper

• 3 tablespoons of garlic powder

• 3 tablespoons of oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder

• 3 tablespoons of cumin

• 1 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 4 oz. cans of green chilies

• 1 can of kidney beans

• 1 can of black beans

• 1 can pink beans

• 4 cups of water- I usually use 2 cans full of water of the Crushed Tomato cans to measure

• 2 cups of corn

Directions

Heat oil in a deep pot under medium heat. Add in the garlic, onion, plum tomatoes, red and green peppers. Cook down until vegetables become tender.  

Add in all of the dry seasonings, and combine. 

Add in the beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, and water. Mix well and combine. Add in all of your chicken breasts into your pot. Cook chicken in chili liquid for about 1 hour, then remove.

Shred chicken breasts and add back into chili liquid.

Cook chili for another 30 mins-1 hour while mixing occasionally until desired thickness.