Healthy Facts:
- Hominy is a low-calorie grain alternative that’s packed with energy-boosting iron
- Lean protein from chicken keeps you full, boosts fat loss and repairs muscles
- Tomatoes and bell peppers are packed with antioxidant-rich vitamins A and C
- Cilantro contains a natural antibacterial that can help ward off salmonella
- Both garlic and cilantro have the ability to lower bad cholesterol while raising the good stuff
22 Min Cook Time |15 Min Prep Time | Serves 8 |230 Calories per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 14.5-oz. can low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups hominy, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken (breast and thigh meat), pulled into large pieces and skin removed
- 1 dash salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
What You Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Large saucepan with lid
How To Make It
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until they’re both soft and the onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano, and continue to cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, broth and hominy, and cook until boiling. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
- Add the rotisserie chicken, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, stir in the cilantro, and serve.
