Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes

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Tons of spice, corn and bell pepper give this healthy one-pot chicken chili recipe Southwestern flair. Serve with your favorite hot sauce, tortilla chips and a cold beer.

Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cubed sweet potato (1/2-inch)

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 15-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (1/2-inch; about 10 ounces)

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • Sour cream, avocado and/or cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, sweet potato and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.

  2. Add beans and broth (or stock) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

  3. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in corn; cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve topped with sour cream, avocado and/or cilantro, if desired.

    Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324 Calories
10g Fat
35g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Vitamin A 8680IU 174%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Folate 29mcg 7%
Sodium 570mg 25%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 3mg 19%
Magnesium 87mg 21%
Potassium 793mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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