Sweet and Saucy Chicken Chili Recipe

Sweet and Saucy Chicken Chili Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans spicy chili beans
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (12 ounce) bottles Heinz® Chili Sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions
  1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, chopped onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in chili beans, tomatoes, chili sauce, cranberry sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Or pour ingredients into 4 to 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until mixture is heated through. Divide chili evenly among bowls. Top with cheese, sour cream and green onions.