Chicken Chili-Basic Fund Raiser Dinner Recipe

Name: Chicken Chili-Basic Fund Raiser Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 lbs dark chicken meat, legs & thighs (4 #10 cans); 40 lbs white meat, chopped (4 #10 cans); 6 gallons water for dark meat & broth; 8 (28 ounce) cans onions, chopped; 8 (28 ounce) cans red bell peppers, chopped; 14 (28 ounce) cans jalapenos; 8 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 8 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced; 2 (28 ounce) canspepper relish; 4 (28 ounce) cans mixed vegetables; 4 (28 ounce) cans corn kernels; 16 (28 ounce) cans kidney beans; ¾ cup cumin; ¾ cup chili powder; 1 cup cayenne powder; ¼ cup sea salt; ¼ cup black pepper; ¼ cup garlic powder; ¼ cup onion salt

Servings: persons

40 lbs dark chicken meat, legs & thighs (4 #10 cans)
40 lbs white meat, chopped (4 #10 cans)
6 gallons water for dark meat & broth
8 (28 ounce) cans onions, chopped
8 (28 ounce) cans red bell peppers, chopped
14 (28 ounce) cans jalapenos
8 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
8 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
2 (28 ounce) canspepper relish
4 (28 ounce) cans mixed vegetables
4 (28 ounce) cans corn kernels
16 (28 ounce) cans kidney beans
¾ cup cumin
¾ cup chili powder
1 cup cayenne powder
¼ cup sea salt
¼ cup black pepper
¼ cup garlic powder
¼ cup onion salt

1
Open, Drain all #10 cans.
2
[# 10 can = 4 each 28 ounce cans](12 or 13 cups/ 3 quarts/ 106-111 ounces).
3
Distribute all equally into 5 18 quart Nesco, fill 1 quart water into Nesco before putting liner inside of Nesco.
4
Set Nesco @ 350 to 375 Degrees.
5
Shred or dice chicken and brown in convection oven @ 375 degrees for 15 minutes, stir and put back in for 15 minutes.
6
Stir often as tops of chicken browns.
7
Additions and variations: Increase onions to 4 pounds and garlic to 2 heads.
8
Prepare fresh chili peppers to taste and saute with the onions, etc.
9
Substitute 13 pounds fresh pork sausage for 2 of #10 cans of chicken.
10
Drain some of the fat before adding to the beans- the sausage has way more fat.
11
Substitute 13 pounds diced top sirloin for 2 of #10 cans dark chicken.
12
Add additional spices: 1/4 cup dried oregano, PLUS 1/4 cup paprika, 2 tablespoons ground coriander.
13
You can make a vegetarian chili by substituting soyburger.

8519

kcal

Calories

196

Fat

189

Carbs

1464

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 lbs dark chicken meat, legs & thighs (4 #10 cans), 40 lbs white meat, chopped (4 #10 cans), 6 gallons water for dark meat & broth, 8 (28 ounce) cans onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chili-Basic Fund Raiser Dinner falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chili-Basic Fund Raiser Dinner

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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