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White Chipotle Chicken Chili

 
White Chipotle Chicken Chili
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Brought to you by the folks at South Beach Diet. "A healthy twist on a spicy classic, this terrific dish tastes even better the next day."
Recipe By: South Beach Diet
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  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb), cut into 1-inch chunks
    • 2 tsp ancho chile powder
    • 2 tsp ground cumin
    • Salt and black pepper
    • 3 cans (14.5-oz size) white kidney or cannellini beans, drained (save 1/2 cup draining liquid) and rinsed
    • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
    • 1 tsp canned chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
    • 1/2 cup nonfat half-and-half

Instructions

1. Warm oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes, stirring. Push onion mixture to one side; add chicken to skillet; sprinkle mixture with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring.

2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 2 cans of the beans and draining liquid, 1 ¼ cups broth, and chipotle; bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

3. Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 can beans and ¾ cup broth in bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth. Add to soup in pot, along with half-and-half. Simmer a few minutes, stirring, until warmed through and flavors incorporated. Serve hot; garnish with cheese and cilantro.

Additional Notes

Garnishes: Shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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