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Chicken-Salsa Chili

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce jar thick and chunky salsa
• 1 15-ounce can yellow hominy or garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 9-ounce package (2 cups) frozen diced cooked chicken
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup snipped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Sour cream or plain low-fat yogurt (optional)
• Chopped red onion and/or sliced green onion (optional)
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
• Chopped avocado (optional)

Directions

1. Combine salsa, hominy, beans, broth, chicken, chile peppers, chili powder, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
2. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
3. Just before serving, stir in cilantro and lime juice.
4. Top each serving with sour cream, red onion, cheese, and/or avocado.

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