Monday, January 14, 2008

Southwest White Chili

1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cubed
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 C. chicken broth
4 oz. can chopped green chilies
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp oregano leaves
1/2 tsp cilantro
1/8-1/4 tsp ground red pepper
19 oz. can White Kidney Beans or Cannellini, undrained (can use Great Northern Beans)
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
Sliced green onions for garnish

Heat olive oil in a 3 qt. saucepan over med-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, cover and keep warm. Add chopped onion to saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in broth, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro and red pepper; simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and kidney beans. Simmer 10 minutes. garnish. Serve with tortilla chips.

Makes 4 servings, 35 g. protein, 37 carbs.

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