Flavorful White Chili Recipe

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For a tasty twist on conventional chili, try this low-fat version. It's packed with plenty of beans, tender grilled chicken and a zippy blend of spices. —Wilda Bensenhaver of Deland, Florida

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Flavorful White Chili Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 8 hours

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Place beans in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add the chicken, chilies and salt; cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Serve with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups chili with 2 tablespoons cheese equals 384 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 1,224 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 16 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch.

Originally published as Flavorful White Chili in Light & Tasty December/January 2002, p31