Ingredients for - Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

1. 1 medium onion, chopped
2. 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and minced
3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
4. 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
5. 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) plus 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
6. 1 tablespoon chili powder
7. 3/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
9. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
10. 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
11. 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
12. 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
13. 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
14. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

How to cook deliciously - Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

1 . Stage

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the chicken, 2 cans broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Remove chicken; cool slightly. Strain broth, reserving vegetables; skim fat from broth. Return vegetables and broth to the Dutch oven; add the sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and cooked quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones. Stir chicken into chili; heat through.