California Chili Chicken

When you need something right away, try this fast California Chili Chicken for one of today's light meals with more than a light taste. Mmm mmm!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 2 (29-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 pounds boneless chicken (white or dark meat), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 (1-pound) cans red kidney beans

Instructions

1. Combine tomato sauce, onion, chili powder, salt, ginger, orange rind, and oregano in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
    
2. Add chicken. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, no longer than 7 to 8 minutes.
    
3. Add kidney beans, stir gently, and cook just until warmed through.
    

Notes

Serve this dish over rice or with cheese nacho chips. You might also want to add at least 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. It's delicious, but it's up to you.