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Low-fat White Chili Recipe

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Filling low-fat chili uses chicken breast and white beans instead of traditional beef and pintos.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large red or green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger root
  • 2 Jalapeno chilies, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (3/4-inch cubes)
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups low-fat chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Green Tomato Salsa (See below)
  • Fat-free sour cream, for optional garnish

Preparation:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add peppers, onions, garlic, ginger root, chilies, thyme, and oregano and saute 8 minutes until tender. Add chicken and saute 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Add chicken broth and beans to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes until chicken is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Green Tomato Salsa and optional sour cream.

Yield: 8 servings

Per serving (without Green Tomato Salsa) : 225 calories, 4 percent calories from fat, 21 grams protein, 28 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams total fiber, 3 grams total fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol, 75 milligrams sodium.

Per serving (with Green Tomato Salsa): 242 calories, 13 percent calories from fat, 21 grams protein, 31 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams total fiber, 4 grams total fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol, 76 milligrams sodium.

Recipe Source: 1,001 Low-Fat Soups and Stews edited by Sue Spitler with Linda Yoakam (Surrey Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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