Matt Hasselbecks Comeback Chicken Chili Recipes

SMOKED CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onions and poblanos and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft. Add the chili powder and continue to cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the heavy cream, chicken stock, hominy and shredded chicken thighs. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and cook for 45 minutes.
• To finish, add the white beans and masa harina. Bring back to a simmer to thicken, stirring frequently. Season with kosher salt. If desired, adjust the consistency with either more chicken stock or masa harina.
• Serve with fontina cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and lime wedges.

SHORTCUT CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook until combined, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, chili beans with their sauce and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the chili thickens slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken until just heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Top with chips, cheese and/or scallions.

SWICK AND SWICK CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown. Add onion, garlic, and chicken broth and simmer for 1 hour. Add green chili peppers, beef broth, both tomato sauces, and hot sauce; simmer for 1 more hour. Add cumin, California chili powder, 2 1/4 tablespoons New Mexico chili powder, and salt; simmer for 45 more minutes. Add arbol chili powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder, adobo seasoning blend, brown sugar, and jalapeno powder. Simmer for 15 more minutes and then serve.