Chicken and Cannellini Bean Chili

Name: Chicken and Cannellini Bean Chili
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 servings Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 539 grams can Progresso® cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 794 grams can Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained; 710 milliliters Progresso® chicken broth; 907 grams chicken thighs, skin and bones removed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 Tbsps chili powder; 2 teaspoons fennel seed; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 green jalapeño chiles (with seeds), diced; 118 milliliters masa harina or Gold Medal® all-purpose flour; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed to cook chicken and for garnish; 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika; 12 servings Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 red onions, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons (or to taste) gray salt; 3 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Need This recipe is typical of American cuisine. It will be a hit at your The Super Bowl event. Head to the store and pick up onions, olive oil, canned tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

Place chicken in large bowl. Season liberally with pepper and salt. Toss with fennel seed and paprika.

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Fennel Seeds

Whole Chicken

Paprika

Pepper

Salt

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Bowl

Sprinkle masa harina over chicken; toss to coat.

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Masa Harina

Whole Chicken

Heat cast-iron pot or 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Dutch Oven

Add 1/4 cup olive oil; when it begins to smoke, add chicken, leaving excess masa harina in bowl.

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Masa Harina

Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

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Bowl

Spread chicken evenly so it covers bottom of pot in single layer. (Chicken may need to be cooked in batches to do this, adding more olive oil as necessary.)

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Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

Spread

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Pot

Cook chicken about 5 minutes on each side, turning with tongs, until browned.

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Whole Chicken

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Tongs

Remove from pot with slotted spoon to a plate, leaving drippings in pot.

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Slotted Spoon

Pot

Reduce heat to medium; add a little more olive oil, the red onions and garlic to pot. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Stir in jalapeño chiles; cook about 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in chili powder. Stir in tomatoes.

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Chili Powder

Red Onion

Olive Oil

Tomato

Chili Pepper

Garlic

Onion

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Pot

Heat to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in broth and cooked chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until chicken is wonderfully tender.

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Cooked Chicken

Whole Chicken

Broth

Stir in beans, zucchini and bell pepper.

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Bell Pepper

Zucchini

Beans

Heat to a simmer over medium-low heat; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Vegetable

Serve immediately, or cool and store in refrigerator up to 3 days. To serve, sprinkle with grated cheese, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with scallions.

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Olive Oil

Green Onions