Apple and Cheddar Chicken Chili

Apple and Cheddar Chicken Chili

A creamy fall chicken chili with apples, cheddar cheese and bacon!

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ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, diced (optional)
• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (such as chipotle chili powder)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 large apples, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
• 1/2 cup salsa verde (link)
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or heavy cream or 4 ounces cream cheese)
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan, over medium heat, until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, before setting aside, reserving the bacon grease in the pan.
2. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
3. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the butter and let it melt before adding the garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Sprinkle in the flour, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the broth, apples, apple sauce, maple syrup, salsa verde, and beans, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat, mix in the sour cream and cheese, mix and let the cheese melt into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 536, Fat 25g (Saturated 11g, Trans 0.2g), Cholesterol 112mg, Sodium 1255mg, Carbs 61g (Fiber 10g, Sugars 17g), Protein 40g

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