The winter is coming! Once a week I will be posting a healthy, seasonal recipe that will keep you warm for the upcoming months. First up, we have a chicken and white bean chili. High in protein and high in antioxidants such as cumin.

Ingredients

• 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, rinsed and drained

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 2 whole bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.)

• teaspoon salt and black pepper

• 2 onions, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• 2 (4 oz.) cans roasted green chilies, drained

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

Preparation

1. Place beans and broth in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, 2 hours.

1. Warm oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side down in skillet; cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; remove and discard skin. Drain all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add onion mixture, chilies, 1 cup water and cumin to slow cooker. Stir; add chicken.

1. Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring twice. Remove 1 cup beans plus 1/2 cup liquid from slow cooker. Puree in a blender; return to slow cooker. Remove chicken, shred it and return to slow cooker. Spoon into individual bowls and serve.

Give this recipe a try and add it to your winter cooking arsenal!

Recipe from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/white-bean-chicken-chili-10000001875803/

-Eric

Fitness Together Newtonville