Recipe - Chicken Chili

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10 ounces) garbanzo beans
1 can (15 ounces) spicy black beans
1 can (15 ounces) chili beans
1 can (15 ounces) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
3/4 cup bottled salsa*
Chili powder, sweet or hot, to taste

*Chunky bottled salsas are the best. Avoid a salsa fresca or picante sauce.

Preparation
In a large pot, boil chicken breasts until tender; about 20 minutes, and drain. When chicken is cool enough to handle, tear into shreds.

In the same pot or a dutch oven, mix the chicken with the three types of beans, tomatoes, and salsa. Season to taste with chili powder.* Simmer mixture for 1 hour.

*For a thicker chili, drain beans, though not to an extreme as you will want some moisture.

Some Suggested Toppings
Jalapeños
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Chopped green onions
Tortilla chips
Hot sauce
Cilantro