Chorizo-Chicken Chili

1# chorizo sausage

1¼# chicken breast tenderloins

2 med. red onions

2-3T extra virgin olive oil

1½c chopped celery

2 lg. cloves garlic

1 14.5oz. can petite diced tomatoes

2 14.5 oz. cans black beans

¾c small pasta - dry

In a 5qt. pot, break up the chorizo and add a little bit of the onion, that's been finely chopped. Stir this over medium heat with the olive oil. Once the chorizo starts to sizzle, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add rest of onion, celery, chopped garlic, tomatoes and some water if needed. Simmer on low heat for 30-60 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta, separately, to the el dente stage, then combine drained pasta and rinsed-drained beans with the rest. Simmer another 5 minutes, covered, then serve. . .Lin