Mexican Chicken Stew; Hearty soup recipe from FOX 11 Living

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces add flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh flavor without allergens.

Heat olive oil in a stock pot.

Dice one brown onion and add it to the pot to cook down.

Mince 4-5 cloves of garlic and add to the pot.

Add one diced jalapeño, keeping some seeds for spice.

Add cumin and oregano to the pot along with a pinch of salt.

Add one chipotle pepper for smoky flavor.

Stir in one can of drained black beans and one can of diced tomatoes.

Add a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

Pour in a box of chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Add cooked shredded chicken to the pot.

Squeeze in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavor.

Serve with a big scoop of cooked rice on the side.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt and hot sauce.

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