Chicken and White Bean Chili

Watching a game at a party just isn't the same without a big bowl of chili. However, when trying to lose weight, the calories can add up. This chili falls into the good-for-you category by using heart-healthy white beans and lower-fat ground chicken instead of beef.

Recipe courtesy Drop 5 Lbs with Good Housekeeping
Show: Drop 5 Lbs with Good Housekeeping Episode: Avoid the Party Pounds

Photo: Chicken and White Bean Chili

TOTAL TIME: 45 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
 
YIELD: 8 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed with a press
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • Two 15 to 19-ounce cans white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
  • One 16-ounce jar mild salsa verde
  • One 14 to 14 1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
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Directions

In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high until very hot. Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken to the Dutch oven in two batches, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes per batch, and adding 1 teaspoon more oil for the second batch. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a medium bowl once it is done.

After all the chicken is cooked, add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil with the garlic and onions to the Dutch oven, and cook on medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the cumin, oregano, cinnamon and cayenne pepper, and cook 1 minute. Add the beans, salsa verde, broth and browned chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook the chili for 15 minutes to blend the flavors. To serve, garnish with cilantro.

Each serving: calories 370, total fat 18g, saturated fat --, cholesterol --, sodium 815mg, total carbohydrate 25g, dietary fiber --, sugars --, protein 25g, calcium --

Make it a Drop 5 Meal:
Garnish each bowl with 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Cheddar (40 calories), 1 tablespoon chopped scallions (2 calories), 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream (22 calories), 1 canned jalapeno pepper (6 calories) and 5 restaurant-style tortilla chips, such as Tostino's (100 calories). 540 complete meal calories with all garnish.

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  • on April 02, 2013

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    I really like this recipe. It's healthy and delicious. I love the use of the spices.

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  • on March 28, 2013

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    I love white bean chicken chili, but this didn't have enough flavor for me. I halved the recipe but forgot about that when I was adding the seasonings. I still had to add more seasonings after my faux paus. I did not add the cinnamon; I've had cinnamon in chili and did not care for it. It's definitely a healthy dish.

    I wil definitely make this again but will have to continue to up the seasonings. One delicious addition - cilantro paste. Yum!

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  • on March 18, 2013

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    I gave this recipe a 4 as I thought it was ok but my husband LOVED it. Too bad there isnt a 4 1/2. Maybe I'm just used to the flavors of my old chili recipe. I'm used to using paste with chili powder so the seasoning was different. I'm sure the broth, salsa and ground chicken were what made it healthy. Likely I'll make it again. For my husband to like Chili is saying something ! So I'll stick with this recipe.

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