CHICKEN AND CORN CHILI

 

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 14 1/2 - ounce can diced tomatoes with jalapenos, drained
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2 15 - ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons stone-ground cornmeal
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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 Information for Chicken and Corn Chili

Servings Per Recipe: 6
PER SERVING: 287 cal., 3 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 45 mg chol., 736 mg sodium, 38 g carb. (9 g fiber), 27 g pro.

Source: Family Circle