White Bean Chicken Breast Chili

Ingredients

• teaspoon vegetable oil
• boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• teaspoon vegetable oil
• large onion, diced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• clove sgarlic, chopped
• tablespoon ancho chile powder
• teaspoon ground cumin
• teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• teaspoon fine cornmeal
• cup schicken broth, divided
• (15 ounce) can swhite beans, drained
• cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip breasts, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool before chopping into cubes.
2. Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion turns translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir ancho chili powder, cumin, flour, chipotle pepper powder, and oregano into onion mixture; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in cornmeal and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in beans and 1 more cup of chicken broth. Cut cooled chicken breasts into cubes, add to chili and bring to a simmer. Add remaining cup of chicken broth, season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste; cook until heated through. Serve garnished with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro. Diana Mc