Recipe Notes

• Chicken breasts (skinless) can easily be substituted for the chicken thighs
• Double or triple this recipe to make enough to freeze for another family meal or send leftovers for the week
• I pureed the salsa because my husband doesn’t prefer chunks of onion and tomatoes, but this is completely unnecessary if your family likes salsa- save yourself the step!

Lower Sodium Options

• Choose no salt added beans OR compare brands as they will differ.
• Compare brands of salsa.  While the general nutrition of most jarred salsa is the same, sodium is the one nutrient that often differs.
• Leave out the kosher salt altogether.
• Remember that some tex-mex toppings like cheese also have sodium.

Yummy Serving Ideas

Chicken Taco Salad- Place chicken and beans over a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and top with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and salsa!

Tacos- Serve in warmed whole grain flour or corn tortillas with your favorite toppings!

Enchiladas- Fill tortillas and then place in baking dish with enchilada sauce and cheese; serve with cilantro and a dollop of yogurt.

“Rice Bowl”- Place shredded chicken and beans over cooked cauliflower rice and top with cilantro and dollop of sour cream!

Nutrition

218 Calories; Fat 6g; Sat Fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 548mg; Potassium 297 mg; Carbohydrate 18g; Fiber 4g; Sugar 3g; Protein 26g