Flavorful White Chili
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + soaking Cook: 8 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 pound dried great northern beans
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups chopped onions
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cubed
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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Directions
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1.
Rinse and sort beans. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Let soak, covered, overnight. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
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2.
Return beans to saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
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3.
Transfer beans to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low until beans are almost tender, 7-8 hours.
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4.
Add chicken, chiles and salt; cover and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1224mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 16g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch.
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