Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breast - 800g (about 2 large breasts)
- White chili powder - 4 tablespoons
- Canola oil - 3 tablespoons
- Diced tomatoes - 2 cups (can use canned)
- Red bell peppers - 2, diced
- Onion - 1 large, diced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Kidney beans - 1 cup, cooked or canned
- Salt and pepper - to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 4-5 hours (slow-cooked)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breast pieces and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes and white chili powder. Mix well and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it come to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked chicken breast pieces and kidney beans.
- Cover the pot and let it slow-cook for 4-5 hours, or until the sauce becomes creamy and rich in flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste and serve hot.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 12g (of which saturated fat is 2g)
- Fiber: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy texture due to slow-cooking.
- Spicy and flavorful with a slight kick from the chili powder.
- Full of protein from chicken and fiber from kidney beans.
- Can be served with rice or bread as a hearty meal.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The slow-cooking method made it so flavorful and creamy."
- "I added some extra chili powder for a spicier kick, loved it!"
- "I served this with rice and it was a complete meal in itself."
- "The kidney beans added a nice texture and flavor to the dish."
- "A great dish for a cold winter night, very comforting."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for best results. If not available, canned ingredients can be used as alternatives.
- Adjust the chili powder according to your preference for spice level.
- Slow-cooking is key to achieving the rich and creamy texture of this dish, so plan ahead if you want to enjoy it at a specific time.