MOLE CHICKEN CHILI

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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.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 jalapeƱo 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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