Spicy Chicken Chili (Chili de Pollo Picante) - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable, olive, etc.)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless chicken breast (about 4), cut into thin strips (or add already cooked or canned chicken when you add the beans)
• 4 Tb. Mexican seasoning (premade or make-your-own blend: see box to the right)
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with their juice
• 2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans (15oz. each) drained and rinsed black or pinto beans (3 1/3 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (optional)