Taste of Home
Italian Chicken Chili
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-3/4 hours
YIELD: 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Though the list of ingredients may seem long, this recipe from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin takes just 20 minutes of prep before it simmers into a heartwarming main course. Each bite brings variety in taste and texture, not to mention loads of Italian flavor.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 medium zucchini, diced
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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Shredded Italian cheese blend, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
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2.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chicken, tomatoes, beans, celery, onion, red pepper, wine or broth, chili powder, oregano, garlic and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink.
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3.
Stir in the zucchini and mushrooms. Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 243 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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