Baby Lima Beans in Green Salsa with Chicken

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Baby Lima Beans in Green Salsa with Chicken

Prep 55 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 8

Ingredients

boxes (9 oz each) frozen baby lima beans

cups water

3/4

lb green tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed

1/2

cup low-sodium chicken broth

or 3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, stems removed

1/2

cup white onion, chopped

medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 teaspoon)

teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1/2

cup fat-free sour cream

1/4

cup low-sodium chicken broth

tablespoons cornstarch

2 1/2

to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

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1

Make lima beans as directed on box.
2

In 3-quart saucepan, heat water and tomatillos to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tomatillos change color and are soft, but not mushy. Remove from water.
3

In blender, place cooked tomatillos, 1/2 cup chicken broth, poblano chiles, onion, garlic, bouillon and 1/4 cup of the lima beans. Cover; blend on medium speed 30 to 45 seconds or until smooth.
4

Into 4-quart saucepan, pour tomatillo mixture. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sour cream and remaining lima beans. In small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup chicken broth and the cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved; stir into tomatillo mixture. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in chicken; heat until hot. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

No change.
Serve as a casserole with 3/4 cup shredded asadero-style cheese sprinkled on top, or serve over cooked white rice.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 230
Calories from Fat: 30

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3g; 5%
Saturated Fat 1/2g 3% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%
Sodium: 240mg; 10%
Potassium: 660mg; 19%
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28% Sugars 5g
Protein: 21g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 20%; 20%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;