Chicken Posole With Spinach - Healthy Recipe

Name: Chicken Posole With Spinach - Healthy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 (15.5-ounce) cans hominy, rinsed and drained; 2 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, trimmed and coarsely chopped; Optional toppings: minced cilantro, finely shredded cabbage, diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (14.5-ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
2 (15.5-ounce) cans hominy, rinsed and drained
2 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, trimmed and coarsely chopped
Optional toppings: minced cilantro, finely shredded cabbage, diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in onion, red pepper, garlic and jalapeno pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2
Stir in seasonings. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Stir in broth and hominy. Heat until boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Stir in spinach. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Ladle into bowls. Top each serving, as desired.
5
Per serving: 247 calories (21 percent from fat), 6 grams total fat (1 gram saturated), 44 milligrams cholesterol, 26 grams carbohydrates, 27 grams protein, 298 milligrams sodium, 5 grams dietary fiber.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Posole With Spinach - Healthy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Posole With Spinach - Healthy

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Variations & substitutions

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