White Chili

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground lean turkey 
  • 3 large chicken breasts, boneless (cubed) 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 large onion (chopped) 
  • 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) 
  • 1 green pepper (chopped) 
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 
  • 2 cans of mushrooms (drained) 
  • 1 cup frozen spinach 
  • 1 cup frozen corn 
  • 1 can black beans 
  • 1 container light sour cream 
  • 1 package shredded cheddar cheese 
  • (1 jalapeno if you like spicy) 
  • 1 packet McCormick's chili seasoning 
  • 3 tbsp garlic 
  • Salt and pepper 
  • 1 bag scoopable fritos 
Instructions
In large pasta pan, brown meat all together with olive oil and green pepper,
onion, and mushrooms.
Once meat is cooked and onions are translucent, add in cilantro, spinach, corn, garlic, tomatoes, and beans; let simmer for around 20 minutes. Add chili seasoning and keep tasting to desired heat and saltiness. You can add Cajun pepper to spice it up or the jalapeno. Once it has simmered for around 45 minutes, add in sour cream and stir until blended. Let simmer another 20 minutes. Serve in bowl topped with cheese and fritos! 
 

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