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                         Chicken Pumpkin Chili

Recipe By     : Framingham, MA Newcomers Club
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       tb           Olive oil
  2       c            Onion -- chopped
  2       c            Red bell pepper -- chopped
  3       tb           Jalapeno -- minced
  1       cl           Garlic -- minced
  1       c            Beer
  1       c            Chicken broth
    1/4   c            Ripe olives -- sliced
  3       tb           Chili powder
  1       ts           Ground coriander
    1/2   ts           Salt
 29       oz           Canned tomatoes with their
                       - juice -- chopped
  1       lb           Chicken breasts -- boneless,
                       - skinless, cubed
  2       c            Cooked pumpkin or butternut
                       - squash -- peeled, cubed
  2       tb           Cilantro -- chopped
  1       tb           Cocoa powder
 16       oz           Canned pinto beans --
                       - drained
  6       tb           Scallions -- sliced
  1 1/2   oz           Cheddar cheese -- shredded
  6       tb           Sour cream

 Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute the onions
 until lightly browned--about 8 minutes.

 Add the bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes
 more.

 Add the beer, broth, olives, chili powder, coriander, salt,
 tomatoes, and chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the
 heat, cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.

 Stir in the pumpkin, cilantro, cocoa, and beans. Cook for
 5 minutes.

 Serve in individual bowls, topped with the cheese, sour cream, and
 scallions.

 (Try this with the quantities of jalapeno, garlic, coriander, and
 cilantro doubled.  -KJD)


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