Delightfully Light Chicken and White Bean Chili Recipe
Don’t be fooled by the look of this pale colored chili. Yes it’s not a traditional chili but it’s really great tasting. Much lighter than most, it includes some unusual chili ingredients such as potatoes, hominy and white kidney beans. What a yummy way to add more fiber to your diet. Just one cup contains 7 grams of fiber! Hat’s off to Ruby Tuesday’s for their chicken and white bean chili. It contains 228 calories, 8 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber. Make a pot of our delicious chili tonight…You’ll love it!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, we like Swansonâs
- 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini, beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
Directions
- In a large nonstick pan, over medium-high heat, saute the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken. Let cool slightly, cut into cubes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in pan. Add the onions and cook about 3 minutes until soft. Stir often. Mix in the garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander and white pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in broth and potato. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, hominy and beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 317g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 211 | |
| Calories from Fat 65 | 31% |
| Total Fat 7.25g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.86g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium 482mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 20.05g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 3.24g | 2% |
| Protein 16.16g | 26% |
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February 17, 2011Food Fact
Cannellini beans are actually white Italian kidney beans. They’re particularly good in soups, salads and chilies.
Hominy is white or yellow corn kernels from which the hull and germ have been removed. It’s sold canned or dried, where it needs to be reconstituted before using.
Healthy Benefit
White kidney beans are a protein rich starchy vegetable. They’re and excellent source of fiber and are full of vitamins and minerals.
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 6
SKINNY FACTS: for one cup
256 calories, 3g fat, 25g protein, 32g carbs, 7g fiber, 525mg sodium, 4g sugar
