Chicken Quinoa Chili

• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
  
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, in 3/4" cubes
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6-8 oz) diced green chiles
• 3 cans beans (your choice, I use white beans, pinto beans, and black beans)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 Tbs chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1. In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add diced onions and cook until tender.  Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and any selection of the aforementioned spices, and toss in the hot pot.  Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until juices run clear.
2. Add the chicken stock, green chiles, diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, paprika, cumin, chipotle chili powder, white pepper, and cayenne pepper, and stir well.
   
3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes.  Add the corn, carrots, and quinoa and allow to simmer for 20 minutes more.
   

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