Mole Chicken Chili

Name: Mole Chicken Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 medium jalapeno chiles, seeded, chopped; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa, chopped (may use 2 T, if desired); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (coarse); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; pumpkin seeds, roasted, salted & hulled, if desired; corn tortilla, soft, if desired

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Recipe by LARavenscroft

Muir Glen tomatoes are my favorite brand -- this is a recipe that I found on their website. The original recipe calls for 2 T of unsweetened baking cocoa, but my family is not big on chocolate flavor in savory dishes so feel free to use the entire amount. A very easy dinner for a busy night.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 6

YIELD: 6 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon oil
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1

medium onion, chopped
1

medium green bell pepper, chopped
2

garlic cloves, chopped
2

medium jalapeno chiles, seeded, chopped
2

(14 1/2 ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
¹⁄₂

cup water
1

tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa, chopped (may use 2 T, if desired)
1

tablespoon chili powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon kosher salt (coarse)
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground cinnamon
pumpkin seeds, roasted, salted & hulled, if desired
corn tortilla, soft, if desired

DIRECTIONS

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned.
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeño chiles; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water, cocoa, chili powder, salt and cinnamon.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and chili is desired consistency.
Sprinkle individual servings with pepitas.
Serve with corn tortillas.

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