Chicken & White Bean Chili

I love a good chili!

It’s that sort of cozy, hearty fare that’s perfect for the winter months. My good friend Lisa gave this recipe to me…
I always turn to it when I’m craving chicken with a spicy twist.

Chicken and White Bean Chili

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 Large green pepper, chopped
8 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/4 pounds of boneless chicken thighs, but into 1/2 cubes
3 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon ground oregano
2 15 ounce cans cannelloni beans
2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cilantro, chopped

Heat Olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic.
Saute 5 min. Add chicken sprinkle with salt and pepper, saute 5 min.

Mix in next 6 ingredients. Simmer till chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Mix in cilantro.
Serve with rice.