1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, rough chopped (or sub 1-2 tablespoons granulated garlic)
1-2 cups carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes and juices (or fire-roasted) or 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes with juices
4-ounce can mild green chilies (or sub a poblano chili, diced)
2 lbs chicken (boneless, skinless, thighs or breasts) left whole
1 cup dry black beans, or sub 1 to 2 14-ounce cans black beans (or sub corn)
4 cups chicken stock or broth (or water with 4 chicken bouillon cubes)
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder

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