MESQUITE CHICKEN CHILI

A differently delicious Tex-Mex dish that will appeal to the adventurous and not-so-adventurous alike.

4 servings

12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed

¾ cup each: chopped onion, poblano chili

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 can (28 ounces) reduced-sodium crushed tomatoes

½ pound tomatillos, husked, coarsely chopped

1 can (15 ounces) red beans, rinsed, drained

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon mesquite smoke flavoring

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Sauté chicken, onion, and poblano chili in oil in large saucepan until chicken is browned, about 8 minutes; add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Per Serving:

Calories: 293

% of calories from fat: 15

Fat (gm): 5.3

Saturated fat (gm): 1.1

Cholesterol (mg): 51.7

Sodium (mg): 469

Protein (gm): 28.1

Carbohydrate (gm): 36.3

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 2.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 2.0

Meat: 2.0

Fat: 0.0