Recipe

Italian Chicken Chili

Italian Chicken Chili

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    mariaraynal's Notes: One of my favorite fall traditions is breaking out the giant dutch oven to make all manner of soups, stews and chilis. This recipe improvises on white chicken chili, incorporating Italian...

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Serves 4-6

  1. Pour olive oil into a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and red pepper and cook until soft, about 15 minutes, stirring often.

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  2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and herbs. Take a moment to enjoy the earthy, fragrant scents that waft through your kitchen.

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  3. Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any lovely browned bits from the bottom.

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  4. Add chicken, beans and combine gently until lightly warmed, taking care to keep the beans whole.

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  5. Pour the stock into the chicken mixture. Be liberal if you want a brothy, soupy dish, and restrain yourself if you're looking for a chili or stew-like consistency.

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  6. Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve, garnishing with chopped basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan.

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This is on my TO MAKE list for sure - every one of mariaraynals recipes I have ever made has become a staple in my kitchen!

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