| Servings 8 (1 cup) servings |
Ingredients
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 1 red bell pepper cored and chopped
- 1 yucca peeled and cut into one-inch cubes (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 cup peeled red potato small chunks
- 1 plantain peeled and diced
- 6 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 4 cups skinless rotisserie chicken chunks
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- cilantro optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In large pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, add green onions, red pepper, yucca, potato, plantain, chicken broth, garlic, cumin and oregano; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes or until vegetables tender. Add chicken, stirring, until well heated.
- Add lime juice and cilantro if desired and season to taste.
Nutritional Info
Per Serving: Calories 216 kcal, Calories from fat 24%, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 947 mg, Carbohydrates 21 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Total Sugars 6 g, Protein 21 g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat
Terrific Tip: Fresh On average, one medium lime produces about 2 tablespoons of lime juice; but you can also look for lime juice in the grocery to keep on hand at all times.
Nutritional Nugget: Yucca is a good source of the mineral, potassium, which aids the body in building muscle and electrical heart activity.
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