Dinner

Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili is for Dinner.

Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili takes several minutes to prepare.

Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili takes several minutes to cook.

Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili are:

2 C black beans, dried
2 C Onions, chopped
2.5 C Carrots, chopped
2 large stalks Celery (chopped)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Cut up chicken

4 C Swanson Chicken Broth (99% Fat Free, lowered sodium)

14 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilis

1 Tbsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Jerk Pork Seasoning (opt.)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Freshly grated parmeasean cheese for garnish

Here is how you make Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili:

Makes 8 servingsSoak the beans overnight or use a quick soak method of your chosing. (2 cups dried beans = approx. 2.5 cups soaked beans)Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a single layer on baking sheet. Salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cooked completely and meat is falling off the bones. Remove meat from bones and set aside (discard skin and bones)In a large soup pot, heat olive oil until simmering. Add celery, onions and garlic and cook until onions start to turn transparent. Add carrots and broth. Bring to a boil then turn down and simmer for 20 minutes.Add chicken and drained black beans. When the chili returns to a boil turn down to a simmer and simmer until the beans and carrots are fork tender.Add the canned tomatoes (with the juice) and season to taste. Heat through.Serve with fresh grated parmeasan chesse as garnish and a nice crusty bread.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SISTERBECKYS.

The nutritional information for Sr Becky's Black Bean Chicken Chili is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 232.1

• Total Fat: 5.8 g
• Cholesterol: 47.9 mg
• Sodium: 1,116.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
• Protein: 21.1 g