Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound collard greens, stemmed and roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green chiles (fresh or canned)
  • 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 15 -ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Light sour cream, chopped tomatoes and/or lime wedges, for garnish (optional)

Method

  • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and onion; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add the chicken, cumin, oregano, white pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • Season with salt and 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, until the chicken is slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chiles and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 20 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the beans and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro.
  • Transfer the chili to bowls and garnish with light sour cream, chopped tomatoes and/or lime wedges, if desired.
  • Per serving: Calories 245; Fat 7 g (Sat.
  • 1.5 g; Mono.
  • 3.4 g; Poly.
  • 1.3 g); Cholesterol 38 mg; Sodium 755 mg; Carbohydrate 23.5 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 22 g
  • Photograph by Con Poulos