The Cook's Helper

NEP participants that complete 6 lessons receive a fabulous cookbook free!  The Cook’s Helper includes a variety of recipes including Appetizers & Beverages, Soups & Salads, Vegetables & Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Breads & Rolls, Desserts, Cookies & Candies, and so much more!

Try our award winning White Chili recipe from The Cook’s Helper.  Cookbooks are also available for purchase.  Contact your Local NEP Office.

White Chili
6 servings

 2  tablespoons olive oil
 1  onion, finely chopped
 1  (4 oz.) can green chilies, drained
 2  (15 oz.) cans great northern beans
 1  (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth
 2  teaspoons garlic powder
 ½  teaspoon pepper
 2  teaspoon ground cumin
 1½  cups cooked chicken, cubed
 4  ounces low-fat Monterey jack cheese, shredded

 1.   In a large sauce pan, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender.
 2.    Add green chilies, beans (do not drain), chicken broth, garlic powder,  pepper, ground cumin, and chicken.  Bring to a boil.  
 3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until desired consistency. 
 4. Serve hot, topped with cheese.
   
Nutrition Information per Serving: 280 Calories, 11 g Total Fat (17% DV), 3.5 g Saturated Fat (17% DV), 35 mg Cholesterol (12% DV), 630 mg Sodium (26% DV), 22 g Total Carbohydrate (7% DV), 5 g Dietary Fiber (22% DV), 1 g Sugars, 22 g Protein, 2% Vitamin A, 10% Vitamin C, 15% Calcium, 15% Iron.


Funded in part by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact your local Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program office or call 1-800-430-3244.
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