Chicken Chili with White Beans and Chipotles
Leigh Beisch
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 (15.5-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft. Add cumin, beans, and broth to pan. Remove seeds from 1 chile; chop chile. Add chile and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce to bean mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Blend 1 cup bean mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return puree to pan; add chicken. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; stir in cilantro.
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- Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 431 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 5g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Protein per serving: | 42g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 55g |
| Fiber per serving: | 17g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 60mg |
| Iron per serving: | 6mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 606mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 175mg |
Good to Know
Beans are a great source of fiber. Beans mixed with rice are a great source of complete protein.This Recipe Is
Health
