Mexican Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 c reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 c salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) can drained black beans, drained & rinsed
Directions
Lightly coat a on-stick skillet with cooking spray. Brown chicken breasts in pan. Add chicken broth, cover and simmer until the chicken is very tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain chicken broth and cut chicken into bite size pieces. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil for about 4 minutes. Add chicken, tomatoes, salsa, cumin, oregano, black pepper and black beans. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Top with salsa, low fat cheese, low fat sour cream or avocado for added flavor! (reminder: addition of ingredients will change nutrient content.)
Diet Stage: Solid
Nutritional Information (2 oz serving): Calories - 126, Protein - 13g, Carbohydrate - 11g, Total Fat - 3.5, Saturated Fat - .7g