Hey lovely people,
It's the end of the week and time for the first installment of FMK Friday. Sadly I won't have pictures taken by me this time around because I worked all week...actually I have to work later but I am committed to this. And I'm going to prove it.
Inspiration: The White Bean Chicken Chilli from Olga's Kitchen. Pair that up with a spinach pie and you have the best lunch on the planet.
Tweaked because: I'm a rebel and I do what I want. Personally I prefer black beans over white beans but you can use whatever you like.
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts (I use 3) diced
- Salt
- Pepper (red and black)
- Cumin
- Chilli Powder
- Garlic powder
- Bacon (3 strips...plus 1 for snacking)
- Corn (1 can or small bag frozen)
- Black Beans (1 can)
- 3 pepper and onion blend (found in the frozen food section.)
- Jalapenos *optional*
- Reduced Fat Mexican shredded cheese
- Tortilla Chips *optional*
The best thing about this recipe is that it's a one pot thing. You just throw it into a pot and let it all go. Usually when I make it I end up feeding four or five people depending on their appetites. Plus it doesn't take long to cook however I will say the longer it simmers the better and it's phenomenal on the second day.
Directions:
*This dish is cooked on medium heat at all times. Unless specified*
- Brown bacon in the bottom of pot. Remove when cooked through leaving drippings at the bottom
- Season raw chicken breast with salt, pepper, and cumin then drop it into the pot. We're seasoning in layers so don't be too heavy handed at this point. Stir
- When chicken is almost completely cooked through add peppers and onions. Season with all aforementioned seasonings. stir.
- When peppers soften add your corn. Season and stir
- Add black beans (liquid and all). Season and stir
- Cover pot and let simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
- Lift cover and 1/4 cup of reduced fat cheese and stir.
- *Once cheese is completely melted add jalapenos (I used pickled )
- Remove pot from heat and add your reserved bacon (crumble it in)
- Serve with tortilla chips and a dollop of reduced fat sour cream *optional*
This recipe is always a hit at my house and you don't have to spend all day at the stove. (Even though I love doing that) Try it out and see how it works for you. Send some pics. Tell me your ideas. I send love from kitchen. Have a great weekend
