Chicken and Corn Chili
From: Family CircleIf you are watching your calories, you don't have to give up chili. Try this low-calorie and low-fat slow cooker recipe that has all the same spices and flavors as traditional chili.
Ingredients
1
large onion, chopped
1
pound
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2
cups
low-sodium chicken broth
1
green pepper, seeded and chopped
1
jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped
1-3/4
teaspoons
ground cumin
1/2
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
3/4
teaspoon
salt
1
can (14.5 ounces)
diced tomatoes with jalapenos, drained
1-1/2
cups
frozen corn, thawed
2
cans (15 ounces each)
cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2
tablespoons
stone-ground cornmeal
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1.
In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, chicken, low-sodium broth, green pepper, jalapeno, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
2.
Remove the chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of the cumin and cayenne, and the tomatoes, corn and beans. Gently mash some of the beans against the side of the bowl to thicken the chili. Stir in the cornmeal and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit a few minutes to soften the cornmeal. Serve sprinkled with a little of the Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 287, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 736 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 27 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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This was really good. I did change a few things though. My husband loves hot food but it doesn't love him. So I omitted the jalapenos, added 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and only used a dash of red pepper. I also used diced tomatos with mild chilis instead. Next time I will also add more corn. If you like hot then I am sure the original recipe will be fine.
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