White Bean & Chicken Chili

From: OntarioBeans.on.ca

An excellent source of thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, iron, magnesium, folate, and vitamin C. A very high source of dietary fibre

Ingredient List

2 tbsp	vegetable oil	25 mL
1	large onion, chopped	1
4	cloves garlic, finely chopped	4
1	sweet red pepper, chopped	1
2	stalks celery, chopped	2
2	jalapeno peppers, chopped	2
1 tbsp	ground cumin	15 mL
2 tsp	ground coriander (cilantro)	10 mL
1/2 tsp	cayenne pepper	2 mL
1/2 tsp	salt	2 mL
1/4 tsp	pepper	2 mL
3 cups	WHITE PEA BEANS, soaked and cooked or canned in water: drained and rinsed	750 mL
1	can (28 oz./796 mL) plum tomatoes, broken up	1
1	can (14 oz./398 mL) tomato sauce	1
1	can (5 1/2 oz./156 mL) tomato paste	1
1 cup	frozen corn	250 mL
2	large chicken breasts, skinned and boned, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces	2
2 tbsp	fresh coriander, chopped	25 mL
	juice of one lime

Directions

In a large saucepan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, celery, peppers and dried seasonings over low heat for about 20 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and corn and cook until heated through. Before serving, add lime juice and fresh coriander and stir gently. If desired, garnish with grated cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Facts For 1 serving
Amount	% Daily Value
Energy 253 kcal
Fat 5 g
Sodium 726 mg
Carbohydrates 39 g
Protein 17 g
Total Dietary Fibre 7.0 g