CHICKEN FRITO CHILI

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Everyone loves this yummy comfort food and it's pretty easy to make. I leave out the green chiles usually my kids like it better without.

Provided by Laura Champagne

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 can(s) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 yellow onion, diced
3 clove garlic, diced
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 c low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 c fritos
2 c monterey jack cheese grated
7 oz can(s) chopped fire roasted green chiles

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides for a total of 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • 2. To make chili, add onion, garlic and chili powder to pot, stirring; saute until tender 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot, stir in broth, green chiles and beans.
  • 3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Add 1 1/2 cups fritos to bottom of a 2 quart casserole. Top with chili; remaining fritos, and cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro, avacado and sour cream if desired.

Gregory Orr
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This chili is so delicious and easy to make. The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, so it's ready in no time.


Sarmila Karki
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This chili is amazing! The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Dutch oven, so I can control the heat and cook it to perfection.


Fathima Nasma
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This chili is so delicious and easy to make. The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, so it's ready in no time.


Zubair Bhatti
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Dutch oven, so I can control the heat and cook it to perfection.


Vg V N Hgnn
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This chili is amazing! The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, so it's ready in no time.


rhonda bowers
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This chili is so delicious and easy to make. The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Dutch oven, so I can control the heat and cook it to perfection.


ark Nelly
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can just set it and forget it.


Hghj Chkjg
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This chili is amazing! The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, so it's ready in no time.


Fetch Rewards
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. The chicken frito is so crispy and the chili is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my Dutch oven, so I can control the heat and cook it to perfection.


Ruth Hitchcock
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This chili is so delicious and comforting. The chicken frito adds a nice crispy texture and the chili is packed with flavor. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can just set it and forget it.


Fahad Fahad 789
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the flavorful chili. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


collins okewa
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This chicken frito chili is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Shafiq Mughal
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken frito chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the crispy chicken pieces. I will definitely be making this again.


Davidson Sandbergen
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This is one of the best chili recipes I've ever tried. The chicken frito adds a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had in chili before. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shacquelyn Mccormick
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The chicken was crispy and the chili had a nice depth of flavor. My only complaint is that it was a little too spicy for my taste. Next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Maurice Stoutmire
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This chicken frito chili was a hit with my family! The combination of the crispy chicken and the flavorful chili was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.