Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Chicken Chili Verde takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Chili Verde takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Chili Verde makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Chili Verde are:

8 oz. dry pinto beans (about 1 1/4 cup)
1 lb. chicken breast, cooked
1 4 oz. can chopped green chilis
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 cup shreded Co-Jack cheese

Here is how you make Chicken Chili Verde:

Makes about 5 cups1. Combine chicken with chilis, cumin, cloves, & cayenne pepper. Refrigerate until needed.2. Combine beans, water, bouillon cubes, garlic, & onion in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft (approximately 2 hours).3. Add the chicken mixture to the beans. Simmer another 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.4. Sprinkle with cheese when serving. This can be served by itself or on torillas, with or without salsa. Toritillas and salsa not included in the nutritional info.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TNLORI.

The nutritional information for Chicken Chili Verde is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 242.2

• Total Fat: 8.4 g
• Cholesterol: 56.0 mg
• Sodium: 894.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
• Protein: 23.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Chicken Chili Verde is Low Fat