Make-Ahead Smoky Chipotle Chicken Chili - OAMC

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• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  lean ground chicken
• 1  yellow onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  ground chipotle chile pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 3⁄4 cup  mexican style shredded cheese
• 2  green onions, sliced thin

Directions

1. Cook and stir first 3 ingredients in large nonstick skillet on high heat 8 to 10 minute or until chicken is done. Add tomatoes, beans, green peppers, barbecue sauce, chili powder and chipotle chile pepper; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 25 min., stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
2. Spoon chili into freezer container; freeze up to 1 month.
3. Thaw chili in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, bring to boil in saucepan, then simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 15 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro just before serving. Top with cheese and green onions.