Chicken Chili

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken (dark meat)

• 2 cans organic kidney beans

• 1 12 oz. can of tomato sauce

• 2/3 packet of taco seasoning (Trader Joe's)

• 1 onion finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 3-4 stalks of celery finely chopped

• 2-3 carrots finely chopped

• 1/2 cup red wine

• salt to taste

1. Saute onions and garlic until golden, then add celery and carrots and sauté another 5 minutes.2. Add ground chicken and sauté a bit more, taking time to break up pieces that may form as it cooks.3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes.This dish is great to serve  when hosting guests as it can be prepared in advance. It goes well with Cornbread and guacamole with veggies and/or chips.