*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          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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