White chicken chili

The beans (legumes) and chicken in this recipe provide protein to heal and rebuild your muscles.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 15-ounce can no salt added cannellini beans
1 15-ounce can no salt added black-eyed peas
1 15-ounce can butter beans
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions

1. Heat oil in large stock pot. Add chicken, onion and garlic, cooking until chicken is browned (about 3 to 4 minutes).
2. Add broth, beans, green chilies, cumin and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through and beans are heated.
3. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.
4. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings

Carb choices per serving: 1 1/2