South Beach Diet Tomatillo White Chili Recipe

Name: South Beach Diet Tomatillo White Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 inch cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons ground cumin (to taste); 7 garlic cloves, minced (or amount to taste); 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (more if you like it hot); 2 green peppers or 2 yellow peppers, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 (12 ounce) jars salsa verde (with tomatillo); 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans white hominy; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 yellow tomatoes, chopped (orange or green tomatoes work well too); 1 jicama, chopped into 1 inch cubes (optional); 48 ounces low-sodium low-fat chicken broth; 1 teaspoon oregano, crushed; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced (fresh is best)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin (to taste)
7 garlic cloves, minced (or amount to taste)
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (more if you like it hot)
2 green peppers or 2 yellow peppers, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 (12 ounce) jars salsa verde (with tomatillo)
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white hominy
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 yellow tomatoes, chopped (orange or green tomatoes work well too)
1 jicama, chopped into 1 inch cubes (optional)
48 ounces low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced (fresh is best)

1
Season the cut chicken breast with the salt and 1/2 of the ground cumin seed.
2
Brown the onion in olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed stock pot.
3
Add the chicken and cook until nearly done.
4
Add the garlic, oregano & jalapeno and cook another 5 minutes or so.
5
Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to break apart, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the chicken broth, salsa verde (tomatillo sauce), green pepper, celery & jicama (if available). Stir well.
7
Add the canellini (or garbanzo) beans & hominy and stir gently to mix well.
8
Check for seasonings, adding more ground cumin, salt or jalapeno to your taste.
9
Bring to a gentle boil then simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours until done.
10
The jicama will stay crunchy, adding a bit of texture to the soup.
11
Top with low fat cheddar or mexican cheese blend if desired.
12
Excellent if served with cheese quesadillas.
13
Enjoy!

1204

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 inch cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons ground cumin (to taste), 7 garlic cloves, minced (or amount to taste), and more.

Yes, South Beach Diet Tomatillo White Chili falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South Beach Diet Tomatillo White Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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