Southwestern Chicken Chili

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, in 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons water
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large heavy pot. add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook mixing constantly for about 5 minutes or until the onions get translucent.
• 2 add the chicken and cook 5 minutes more stirring continuously.
• 3 add the next 5 ingredients (through diced tomatoes) and stir until combined. bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat. simmer for 10 minutes.
• 4 combine the cornmeal and water in a small bowl. add to chicken mixture, stirring well. simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 serve warm.