Italian Chicken Chili with Pancetta Crouton Toppers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 3 pounds ground chicken
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 jarred roasted red peppers
  • 4 to 5 sprigs thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (a couple palmfuls)
  • 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika (2/3 palmful)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (eyeball it)
  • One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
  • 1/3 pound pancetta, sliced 1/8 inch thick and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 loaf crusty bread (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch squares
  • 6 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup freshly grated pecorino-romano cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

Description

This Is A Great Dish For A Crowd. Pass Me A Peroni!

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