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Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe

Love Mexican food? Try this low fat, spicy dish that is made with chicken and healthy hominy. This easy, full-bodied stew is full of Mexican flavor.

 
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Yield: 6 servings

Healthy Mexican Stew Recipe

  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp chipotle in adobo, sauce only
  • 1 tsp dried epazote or oregano
  • 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white or yellow hominy
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked leftover chicken
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper (optional)
  • Assorted garnishes, such as diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and crumbled baked tortilla chips (optional)
  • Heat oil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add tomato paste, chipotle in adobo, and epazote or oregano; cook, stirring constantly, until evenly distributed.

    Add 1 cup water, 2 cans chicken broth, and 1 can hominy. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, add remaining can of chicken broth and remaining can of hominy to a blender or a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer hominy puree into saucepan and cook about 30 minutes.

    Add shredded chicken and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. To serve, divide among soup bowls, and garnish as desired.

    Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories: 248; Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 51 mg; Sodium: 1190mg; Carbohydrates: 22g; Fiber: 6g; Protein: 23g

      Last Reviewed: August 2009
     
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