Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper (about 1)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon masa harina or finely ground cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Method

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring often. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cilantro and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes), stirring to combine; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Combine masa harina and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Add to chicken mixture, stirring well to combine. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.