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Italian Chicken Chili
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Italian Chicken Chili

A delicious shredded chicken chili with an italian twist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 369
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. chicken breast
  • 1 cup uncooked barley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 can white beans drained
  • 1 lb. tomatoes diced
  • 24 oz. tomato sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green peppers diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Method
 

  1. Bring barley to a boil with 2 cups of water. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. While barley is cooking, boil the chicken. In a large pot, add the chicken and fill to 2/3 the way full with water. Boil for 10 minutes then reduce heat to a simmer for 10 more minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred on a cutting board using 2 forks.
  4. In a large pot, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add all ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!