Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 pounds ground chicken or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (16 oz) cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- 2 cans (each 8 oz) chopped chili peppers in adobo sauce (or use your favorite chili peppers)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice or corn tortilla chips (for serving)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, brown the ground chicken or turkey.
- Once cooked through, add the beans, soup, and chili peppers with their adobo sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve over white rice or with corn tortilla chips. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: Approximately 400 calories per serving (depending on the specific ingredients used)
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
(Note: Nutritional values may vary based on the specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and spicy with a rich flavor from the combination of chili peppers and cream of chicken/mushroom soup.
- A hearty dish that pairs well with rice or corn tortilla chips.
- Easy to customize with different chili peppers and seasonings to suit individual tastes.
User Comments:
- "This dish was so flavorful and creamy! The chili peppers gave it a nice kick, and it paired perfectly with the white rice."
- "I loved the combination of beans and ground chicken in this dish. It was hearty and filling, yet still had a nice spicy kick."
- "I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the way it paired with the corn tortilla chips."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ground chicken or turkey that is fully cooked before adding it to the pot.
- Adjust the heat level by using different types of chili peppers or adjusting their quantity.
- If desired, you can puree some of the chili mixture to make it even creamier.
