SOUTHWESTERN BEAN STEW WITH GREEN CHILIES

 











1 pound boneless skinned chicken brest, cut into

   1-inch cubes (optional)

1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tables vegetable oil

1 14-1/2-ounce can srewed tomatoes or tomatoes with

    mexican seasonings, undrained, coasely chopped

1 15-ounce can, or cups frozen, whole kernel corn

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon crushed oregano

1 15-ounce can pinto beans with jalapenos or plain

   pinto beans

   salt to taste

  chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)


Cook chicken (if using), onion, and garlic in oil over medium-high heat

   in Dutch over or large saucepan until chicken loses its pink color and

   onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano,

   and beans.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, simmer 20 minutes.

Season to taste with salt.

Garnish each serving with cilantro, if desired.

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