Buffalo Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, chili beans, green chilies, and wing sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have blended, about 25 minutes.
3. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Buffalo wing sauce is a combination of hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and other spices.
• Chili beans are pinto beans that have been cooked in a chili-flavored sauce.
• This chili can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.