I’ve made Deanna’s famous chicken chili for so many events and always get fantastic feedback. Here is the recipe that my dear friend Deanna created a few years ago. I’ve added a few tweaks, but will still give Deanna full credit!
- Marinade chicken in pineapple teriyaki sauce.
- Using a large enough pot to hold the entire chili ingredients, saute onion in butter. Once softened, add chopped bell peppers, and cilantro cooking until they’re soft.
- Add just enough Malibu rum to cover the veggies and onions. Cover with a lid and simmer until broth is reduced by half.
- Add beans and Rotel and simmer while you cook the chicken.
- Meanwhile, in a non stick frying pan, heat oil and start cooking marinated chicken until fully cooked. Once cooked, chop and add to pot.
- Let all simmer together for at least 20-30 minutes on the stove, or transfer to a crockpot and simmer on warm until you’re ready to bring it to a party to wow your friends.

fresh chives on organic sour cream is the perfect way to top this chili!

serve this sweet & savory chicken chili with a salad and fresh sourdough bread. nom nom nom!