Chicken Chili II

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is softened.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat with the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up leftovers - try adding other cooked vegetables or proteins like ground beef or pork.
• Chili powder is a blend of spices like cumin, garlic powder, and oregano, so it adds great flavor to this dish.
• Chili beans are a type of bean that is usually cooked with chili powder, which gives them their distinct flavor.