Chicken Chili

Another use for leftover chicken. Recipe source: local newspaper

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup leek, chopped (or use chopped onions)
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  lb turkey sausage, ground
• 3  cups chicken, cooked and chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 2⁄3 cup barley
• 2  teaspoons  pickled jalapeno peppers
• 6  cups chicken broth
• 4 -8  cups kale, chopped (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, optional garnish
•  chopped green onion, optional garnish
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot heat oil over medium heat. Stir in leeks and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in cumin, cumin seed and sausage, cooking until sausage browns.
3. Stir in chicken, beans barley, jalapeno, broth and kale and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until barley is cooked.
4. Serve topped with cheese, green onions and sour cream if desired.