It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili for Diabetics

This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili for Diabetics. Sweet Potatoes and Chicken combine to make one healthy and hearty Chili! The dish is 258 calories and 27 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes along with Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetic News, and more so be sure to check it out soon! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili for Diabetics

Ingredients
1 to 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into 3/4-inch chunks*
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa

Directions
1 - Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain sweet potatoes; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes.

2 - Add chicken, garlic, and chili powder; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa, and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

*This is easier to do if chicken is partially frozen.

**Note: Sweet potatoes are the star of this chili and they’re nutritional superstars, too. One sweet potato provides about two and a half times the Recommended Daily Allowance for healthy adults of vitamin A, plus fiber, potassium and vitamin C.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 258 calories, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 49 mg, Sodium: 496 mg, Fiber: 7 g
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