South Beach Summer Chicken Chili

Abiner Smoothie's Note:

From the Summer Cookbook.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 small avocado, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions:

1. Stir together avocado, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
2. Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add vegetables, chili powder, chiles and cumin. Cook until vegetables are soft for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, beans and tomatoes then simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add chicken and remaining salt. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (7 minutes).
5. Top with avocado.

Reviews

[HeatherN]

I really enjoyed this soup. I had to use lemon juice on the avocado because I didn't have any limes. I also doubled the amount of chicken broth because it didn't seem like quite enough liquid . Maybe my veggies were too big or something. I served with shredded cheddar cheese on top and it tasted fantastic! Yummy!

[mmm...donuts]

Thank you for posting this recipe. I made it last week out of the cookbook, but it is great to have it online! This was a great meal. The "chili" title is a little misleading; it's not at all like a traditional chili, more of a spicy chicken stew. It is, however, incredibly tasty and very filling. My (non-dieting) husband absolutely loved it.