Baby Lima Beans in Green Salsa with Chicken

This creamy main dish is a quick saute of chicken, green tomatillos, chiles and Green Giant® frozen lima beans. A smaller serving size makes a great side dish.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 230
Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1/2g
Sodium 240mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 230
Calories from Fat: 30),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3g; 3%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 35mg; 35%;
Sodium: 240mg; 240%;
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 30%
(Dietary Fiber 7g 7% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 21g; 21%

% Daily Value*:

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

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 55 min
Total Time 55 min
Servings 8

Ingredients

3: boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen baby lima beans

2: cups water

3/4: lb green tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed

1/2: cup low-sodium chicken broth

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

1/2: cup white onion, chopped

2: medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 teaspoon)

1: teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1/2: cup fat-free sour cream

1/4: cup low-sodium chicken broth

3: tablespoons cornstarch

2 1/2: to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

2: tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

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.

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Serve as a casserole with 3/4 cup shredded asadero-style cheese sprinkled on top, or serve over cooked white rice.

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Posted 12/2/2010 3:07:23 PM REPORT ABUSE specialk928 said:

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i really liked this. it was satisfying and filling. i like recipes that use uncommon ingredients such as the tomatillos in this one. would make again!

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/24/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.