Sunday, April 20, 2008

Ina Garten's Chicken Chili

I wish the weather would make up its mind around here. It's 94 degrees one day, and then we're snuggled up in blankets watching little league games the next. I have to admit that it's nice to have the variety. Some stretches have us waking up to sunny days, blue sky and no humidity for weeks on end. Torture, huh?

Yesterday was one of those chilly little league days. And on chilly days I like to make chili (really, there's no pun intended there!) Ina Garten was my choice with her recipe for Chicken Chili.

I made a chicken chili once before. It was one of those white versions of chili. Didn't like it. I had actually entered it into our community's annual chili contest without even trying it first. I guess I figured that because it was in a cookbook that it would be great. It wasn't. The painful loss was overcome with my 2nd place win in the pie contest though.

A non-traditional chili, it has tons of yellow and red bell peppers as well as fresh basil. It's spiced up lightly with chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes and cayenne. Add more for heat.


Served up family-style with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and Tostitos Scoop chips, this was another great Ina recipe. And my son was duped into eating the veggies within by the fun of scooping up the chili with the scoop chips.

Nice chili for a chilly day :)

This recipe can be found HERE.
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27 comments:

  1. JennyApril 20, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    Another great Ina recipe. I was just in the mood for a good chili. Now I'll have to make my chili before it gets so darn hot here! Your pics are making me so hungry!

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  2. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    Yum, another Ina hit! I make this recipe as well in the winter...it's delicious! Sometimes I add black beans for additional color and nutrition.

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  3. Mama MiaApril 20, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    hahah yes, chili on a chili day is the best. This recipe looks divine! Whats up with the weather? Its hot one day and cold the next!

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  4. DanaApril 20, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    what a great site! so happy i found you and you are another San Diegan! Keep up the great site.

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  5. EmilyApril 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    I love all these Ina recipes! This looks great...
    I think I prefer chicken chili over regular chili. Actually I KNOW I prefer it. I like white chili, too.

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  6. PheMomApril 20, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    That sounds and looks really good! I actually have a white chicken chili that is really pretty good. I'll have to make it soon.

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  7. MelanieApril 20, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    I have this very same recipe and I love it! I haven't made it in a long while so I loved seeing your post as a reminder to make it while the weather is still cool. I love the peppers in it...yum!

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  8. Vicarious FoodieApril 20, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    I've actually had this recipe bookmarked for a while now but just haven't gotten to it yet. Yours looks so good! I love the idea of eating it with the scoops.

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  9. ElleApril 20, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Mmmm, that looks delicious! I love chili! I really have to get around to trying it with chicken.

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  10. Peter MApril 20, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    I don't think I saw Ina make this one...does that mean you get full credit for it? lol

    To be tried next fall.

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  11. test it commApril 20, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    That chicken chili looks so tasty!

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  12. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    You are on a roll with Ina! Which is fine with me! This looks great I've never seen her make this one. We have a chili contest every year and this might be one to give a shot.

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  13. PGApril 20, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Great colours! Ina is one of my favourites. I've never had chicken chili before. Yet another recipe to put on my "to try" list.

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  14. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Oh I am so going to try this! I have white chicken chili recipes, but nothing like this. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. LauraApril 20, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    I gotta admit the basil in that recipe always scared me a little. Good to hear that you tried and liked it; maybe we will give it a try.

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  16. CakespyApril 20, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    Oh my, this one looks great! Hearty and warm--just what we need in Seattle, where spring hasn't caught on yet--still snowing.

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  17. Nina TimmApril 20, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    I'm sure my children would also love the scooping up thing...and me too. I wonder if it is very hot....

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  18. nicoleApril 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    That chili looks really good. I will have to wait to make it though. It isn't very cold here.

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  19. graceApril 21, 2008 at 1:31 AM

    i've actually come to enjoy chicken chili a little bit more than the beef counterpart. either way though, i've gotta throw in some beans. :)

    meanwhile, that pie recipe is awesome. i'm glad you linked it!

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  20. ShelbyApril 21, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    Looks great! I will use Chili in my haystack recipe too though ... and we will eat those in the summertime! I envy your warm weather.

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  21. AnonymousApril 21, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    Your photos almost make me wish for cold weather again... :-)

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  22. RosieApril 21, 2008 at 6:33 AM

    mmmmmm this looks great!! I do like Ina I have been watching her programme on sky T.V. on UKTVFood.

    Rosie x

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  23. DeborahApril 21, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    I've only had the white version of chicken chili before - so I definitely want to try this one out! We still might get snow here, so I might have an excuse to make chili!

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  24. AnonymousApril 21, 2008 at 6:48 PM

    This is one of my favorite chili recipes:-)

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  25. Mary ColemanApril 22, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful!!I'd turn on the a/c and make this in mid July!

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  26. PixieApril 23, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    Such a wonderful selection of Mexican food! I just realized you're not coming through on my google reader for some strange reason- sorry it's been such a while and huge congrats on your recent awards!

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  27. Susan @ SGCCApril 24, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    I love this chili! It is a favorite at our house.

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