Ground Chicken and Black-Bean Chili

Ground Chicken and Black-Bean Chili

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 2  cups  red peppers, finely chopped
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, pre-minced
• 4  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  lb  ground chicken breast
• 7  ounces  roasted green chilies, seeded and chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (rinsed & drained (no fat)
• 14  ounces canned chicken broth (no fat or reduced sodium)
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over med heat. Add pepper, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, about 12 minute.
2. Add chili powder and cumin; stir to blend. Increase heat to med high and add turkey; break up with spoon and saute until turkey is no longer pink, about 3 minute.
3. Add beans, broth, diced tomatoes, chopped chilies and tomato paste and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer chili (uncovered) until liquid.
4. thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Serve garnished with some reduced fat shredded mexican cheese (jack/colby mix) and a whole wheat tortilla.