Fifteen Minute Chicken Chili
Description
The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: High antioxidants in tomatoes, corn and beans; High fiber in beans; Low in fat (20% of calories from fat); Beans help suppress blood sugar rises and may help combat diabetes and heart disease.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon canola oil or extra virgin olive oil
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10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
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1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black or red beans
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1 (4 1/2 ounce) can minced green chilies
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1 cup yellow whole-kernel corn, frozen or canned
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Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, saute chicken in oil over medium high heat for 3 minutes or until white. Stir in chili powder and cumin to coat chicken. Saute 3-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; heat through.