Winter Harvest Chicken Chili – Culinary Angels

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked pinto beans (2 cups dry or 2-16 oz. cans)
• 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into ¾ chunks
• 3 cups eggplant cut into ¾ inch cubes
• 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped fine
• 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, mild
• 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika +2 teaspoons
• 2-3 teaspoons salt (to taste) +1 tablespoon
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 2-1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• Splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar