Recipes

Name: Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 25 s
Cook time: 15 s
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion; chopped; 3 cloves garlic; minced; 2 cups cubed sweet potato (½-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 (½-inch; about 10 ounces); ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; Sour cream; avocado and/or cilantro for garnish

Soups/stews

Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes

Overview

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

Prep time 25

Cook Time 15

Total Time 40

External Id

REC0004012

Nutritional Information

Makes: 5 Servings

Calories 323kcal

Fat 10g

Saturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 1mg

Sodium 589mg

Carbohydrates 35g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Added sugars 0g

Total sugars 4g

Protein 26g

Potassium 793mg

Instructions

STEP 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.

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

STEP 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.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion , chopped

3 cloves garlic , minced

2 cups cubed sweet potato (½-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 (½-inch; about 10 ounces)

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Sour cream, avocado and/or cilantro for garnish

*A health-promoting diet focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats from nuts and plant oils. Limit intake of both saturated fat and added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories, and sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but your calorie and other nutrient needs may vary. For dietary guidance specific to you, consult a healthcare provider.