1.03.2012

Chicken Chili from The Titanium Chef

Can you believe it is 2012?  I sure can't!  With the new year comes the opportunity to make some changes in the way that we eat.  So to start things off right here is a recipe for a warm and hearty chili that is full of flavor and is good for you!

Chicken Chili
Makes 2 servings
Prep 25 minutes
Cooks 5-6 hours on low or 2 1/2-3 hours on high

8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
1 15 ounce can White Beans, Great Northern Beans or Canellini Beans
1 1/4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 of a jalapeno finely chopped
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/8 tsp ground white pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T chopped tomato (optional)
2 T sliced green onion (optional)
2 T shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (optional)

In a medium skillet brown chicken.  In a 1 1/2 quart slow cooker combine chicken, drained beans, broth, onion, sweet pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano, white pepper and garlic.  Cook on high setting for 5-6 hours or on low setting for 2 1/2-3 hours.  If desired when done, sprinkle each serving with tomatoes, green onion and cheese. 

Per serving:  275 Calories, 2g Fat

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