Zesty Chicken Chili with Avocado Cream
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Zesty Chicken Chili with Avocado Cream
Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
421
I was introduced to "white chili" on a European mountain long ago and far away while on a skiing trip. The creamy texture was hearty, rich and robust and satisfied my freezing soul after a long day of picking myself up and falling down again. Everywhere we went, I tried different varieties and came home to develop my own recipe (and of course, the spice to go with it!)
With no beans, no potatoes and no tomatoes, you may say- "where's the chili? where's the fun?" I promise you, you won't miss them, not in the least! This creamy, rich chili reads more like a traditional stew, but with the smooth, decadent avocado cream on top, you won't CARE what it's called- it's just delicious!
The lack of starchy carbs make this a perfect lean and green meal. The lack of work makes it even more so. Try this one today and I promise it will satisfy you as much as it does me (and my kids- this one is a BIG favorite for them!)
Happy Cooking!
Stacey
Ingredients
CHILI
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28 ounces 98% lean chicken breast, cut into chunks
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1 teaspoon Stacey Hawkins Dash of Desperation Seasoning
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1 cup chopped scallions (primarily whites)
- 1/4 C low sodium chicken broth
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2 Tablespoons (2 Capfuls) Stacey Hawkins Zesty White Chili Seasoning
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1 Tablespoon Stacey Hawkins Lit Garlic Seasoning
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1 ⅓ Cup Light Sour Cream (divided)
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fresh cilantro leaves, or scallion greens or fresh diced jalapeno for garnish if desired
AVOCADO CREAM
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6 ounces avocado
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1 T fresh lime juice
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pinch Dash of Desperation Seasoning
Directions
First, make the Avocado Cream. Next, spray a sauté pan (with a lid) with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium high heat. Add meat and season with Dash of Desperation seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes and then add the scallions. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until chicken fully cooked, but not browned.
Add chicken broth, Zesty White Chili Seasoning, Lit Garlic Seasoning and 1 C sour cream. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, put the lid on and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Divide into 4 equal portions, add 1 T of Avocado cream and fresh chopped jalapenos, cilantro or scallion greens for garnish if desired.
AVOCADO CREAM
In a small bowl, mash the avocado. Add lime juice, ⅓ C sour cream and a pinch of Dash of Desperation seasoning and whisk to combine. Whisk less for a chunkier cream, more for smoother.
Chef's Notes & More
Serving Size is 1/4 of this recipe
1 - Leanest (chicken)
1/4 - Green (scallions & cilantro/scallions/jalapeno used for topping)
3 - Condiments (seasoning and sour cream)
2 - Healthy Fat (additional sour cream)
STACEY SAYS
(NOTE- you CAN make this with beans if you would like and your program allows, simply add 1 can of white cannellini beans or other small white beans (drained) before boiling. Nutritional information, however, does NOT include beans.)
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/4 of the chili recipe and 1 T Avocado Cream
- per serving
- Calories
- 421
- Carbs
- 7.4 grams
- Fiber
- 2.9 grams
- Fat
- 18.6 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 4.5 grams
- Protein
- 52.8 grams
