BBQ Chicken Chili

tkillion810

I came across this recipe on the Skinnytaste website. I made it this weekend with a few tweaks -
*I halved the recipe
*did not use the following: oil, jalapeno, any beans, and cheese
Even with these modifications I found this super filling and tasty!!

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/09/bbq-chicken-chili.html

Barbecue Chicken Chili
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 11 • Size: 1 cup • Points +: 6 pts • Smart Points: 6
Calories: 237 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 23 g • Carb: 22 g • Fiber: 5 g • Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 951 mg (without salt) • Cholesterol: 43 mg

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
pinch of red pepper flakes
12 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
12-oz jar roasted red peppers in water, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
11 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar cheese, for topping
chopped cilantro, for topping



Directions:

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 5 more minutes.

Add the chicken, red peppers, beans, chicken stock, tomatoes, and barbecue sauce, stirring to combine. Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and taste, adjusting the seasoning to taste, if needed. Cover and cook another 10 minutes.

Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cheddar cheese and cilantro. Enjoy!