Chicken Chili With Pesto Recipe

Hearty but light chili is made with chicken, white beans, chiles, and a classic herb pesto sauce. It is a tasty dish that is also low-calorie.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup fine-chopped onions
• 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1-1/2 cups fine-chopped carrots
• 3/4 cup fine-chopped red bell peppers
• 3/4 cup fine-chopped celery
• 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) can canelli beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can fat-free less sodium chicken broth
• 3 Tablespoons Classic Pesto (recipe link below)

Preparation:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and chicken, saute 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, and celery, saute 4 minutes. Add chiles, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, beans, and broth bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.

Stir in pesto sauce.

Yield: 4 servings

• Classic Pesto Recipe

Per serving: 297 calories, 30 percent calories from fat, 24 grams protein, 34 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams total fiber, 10 grams total fat, 38 milligrams cholesterol, 380 milligrams sodium

Recipe Source: Cooking Light (Oxmoor)
Reprinted with permission.