Fifteen Minute Chicken Chili

I simmered onion, garlic, yellow and red peppers, then the diced chicken and spices before adding the other ingredients. Added extra can of kidney beans, chicken stock. Omitted the chili peppers.

I'm rating four stars because that much cumin would overpower even with the specified amount of veggies. I like cumin but it can dominant a dish quickly. I used half of a can of beans (drained and rinsed) and half of a can of corn (drained.) I added back in water until desired consistency. I used 1 tb. or so of chili powder and 1 teas. cumin. This made a great chicken chili. I really liked the green chilies in this. Love having fast-to-fix meal ideas when needed. Oh and I sautéed a quarter of a chopped onion with the chicken.

It was a cool and rainy New England day and chili seemed like just the ticket. I thought of making chili late in the day, so set out to find a quick chili and I found this recipe. Thinking that the recipe might call for too much chili powder and cumin for such a short simmer time, I cut back. Also, I had no canned chilis, so I used a fresh jalapeno. After taste testing, I simmered the chili for an hour, and the flavor did improve. It was even better today. If I make this again, I will throw it all together in the crockpot in the morning and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

I read the recipe and reviews thouroughly before attempting this chili and I am glad I did. As stated it seemed bland, and some reviewers validated my assumption. I added one chopped onion to the chicken while sauteeing. I added garlic powder and some cayenne pepper along with the spices. I used a can of mexican style chili beans along with a can of black beans. I used a whole 14.5 ounce can of corn, as well as a whole 7 ounce can of diced green chilis. I brought the whole concoction to a boil, then reduced the heat and covered it, letting it simmer for about an hour. These changes made for a top-notch chili that was delicious served with corn bread. Not to mention, still healthy (although the mexican style chili beans added some sugar and salt).

This was really good, and super easy! Since I don't like really spicy things, I might make this with a 1/2 can of chilis next time.