Southwest Chicken Chili

This has a lot of ingredients but well worth it...Yummy!!!



Serves/Makes 4qts. Ready in: 30-60 mins.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onions
1 1/3 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons died seeded jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
4 1/2 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken soup base
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 1/2 tablespoons ground chili powder
4 teaspoons ground paprika
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons freshly minced cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 cup crushed canned tomatillos
1 can diced green chilies (4oz)-drained
2 cans navy or small white beans (15 oz each) drained
1 can dark red kidney beans (15 oz) drained
3 pounds diced cooked chicken breast
Shredded cheese - for garnish
Sour cream (optional) for garnish
Tortilla Chips

Directions..

In a 5 quart or larger pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute along with bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.

In another container, combine water, chicken base, lime juice, sugar, cornstarch and seasonings, Add to vegetable mixture.

Add tomatillos and diced green chilies to pot, bring to boil. Add beans and chicken, simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream if desired, with tortilla chips on side.