Chicken Chili Winner!

And the winner of the Chicken Chili Cook Off is…….Smokey Chicken Chili!

You can’t go wrong with either of these chicken chilies but this was the winner by a slight margin because there are so many contrasting flavors ….white beans and black beans , poblano peppers and red peppers, etc.   Any of the usual chili toppings taste great with this;  cheddar cheese, red onions, sour cream, and cilantro.   Little fritoes are my favorite topping because they add salt and crunch and make this chili even tastier but I forgot them, so add them to your list.

If I’ve inspired you to have a chili cook off at your house, send me your winning recipe and I’ll put it in the running for my next contest!

Smokey Chicken Chili

2 poblano chile peppers, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cans zesty chili-style diced tomatoes

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 16 ounce can navy beans

1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 12 ounce can beer

1 package white chicken chili seasoning mix

Toppings:  shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, sliced black olives, chopped red onion, tortilla chips

1. Saute first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Stir in diced tomatoes and next 5 ingredients.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.   Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally 1 hour.  Serve with desired toppings.

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