Chicken Chili - Update

Hi! Sorry it's been so long. I've had a few health issues to deal with and they're finally under control. Also took a vacation to Chicago to visit family, which is all fun and fantastic. :) Here is one of my updated recipes!

Chicken Chili

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
3 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 Bell Peppers
2 small cans of Chili Beans (Pinto beans w/ chili sauce)
2 28oz cans of Crushed Tomatos
1 cup of frozen corn
1-2 onions, chopped fine
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 box of "Mini Rotini" pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons of chili powder
2 teaspoons of cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 Teaspoon of Cayenne (adjust for desired heat)

Cube up the chicken into bite sized pieces and throw into a heated (LARGE) pot with the olive oil and brown off. Chop up the veggies as well into bite size chunks. I like to leave the bell peppers in strips, but it's whatever you like. I personally mutilate the onion because I like the flavor but not onion chunks. Mini-choppers are great for this. However, if you like your chili topped with onion, reserve about 1/4 cup of onion for the top. Throw the veggies in the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender.

Add both cans of chili beans AND THE SAUCE! The sauce adds plenty of extra depth to the chili and makes it a little thicker than usual. Stir up the veggies, chicken, and beans so everything is even. Then add both cans of crushed tomatos. My gallon-sized pot was barely able to contain all of this so if you have a bigger pot, I'd suggest it. Now it's time to add all of the seasonings. The Red Pepper flakes and Cayenne can be adjusted as needed for spice. The current recipe makes it probably about a "medium salsa" if that makes sense. Stir carefully and completely to make sure all of the seasoning gets distributed. Now one last touch: Pasta.

Add in about 1/2 a box, or a little less, of mini rotini pasta. The mini pasta is best because it doesn't compete in size with the other ingredients. It basically turns this into a complete meal all in one bowl!

Make sure to simmer this for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is completely cooked through. Then serve, and enjoy!

This makes a TON of food so feel free to adjust it as needed. This is becoming my lunch for the next week (overtime, yay!) for work. Here is me, consuming the delicousness!

Till next time folks!