Introducing: White Bean, Chicken, and Green Chile Stew
Introducing… White Bean, Chicken, and Green Chile Stew
Nothing says cold weather comfort like a big bowl of hot stew.
Imagine a long day of sledding with the kids, hitting the slopes, or hiking in adverse weather or at higher, chillier altitudes. At the end of it all, you’re huddled in your sleeping bag, or by the campfire, or under a blanket in your living room. What are you craving? Yep, we thought so.
Our new freeze-dried White Bean, Chicken, and Green Chile Stew camping meal bears close resemblance to a classic white chicken chili… but with a Southwestern twist that brings us right back to our roots in Boulder, Colorado. It’s the perfect pick-me-up after a hard or chilly effort, and it’s packed full of enough protein and nutrients to get you right back out there.
The Ingredients
1. White Beans: White beans are a great source of plant-based protein, adding an extra boost to an already protein-packed dish. The complex carbohydrates in white beans provide a steady release of energy, which allows you to keep going all day long. They are also rich in essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins.
2. White Meat Chicken: Chicken is rich in protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues and muscles after a long day of exercise. It also contains essential amino acids that support muscle growth, repair, and maintenance.
3. Cheddar Cheese: No chili is complete without a cheesy addition. Cheddar cheese not only provides that delicious comforting taste and texture you crave after a long day out, but also provides an essential source of healthy fats to keep your energy levels balanced and delay the onset of fatigue.
4. Green Chile: Green Chiles are a culinary staple in our home state of Colorado. These delicious peppers are not only packed with essential vitamins and minerals, but also provide delicious flavor, a hint of spice, and a taste of home.
5. Spices: Because you should never have to compromise on flavor, even in the backcountry. Our White Bean, Chicken, and Green Chile Stew is flavored with salt, pepper, oregano, onion, cilantro, cumin, and lime.
Warm and Wonderful
After a long day of skiing, snowshoeing, or sledding, there are few things better than a warm, hearty bowl of stew. We wanted to recreate this homestyle comfort in our White Bean, Chicken, and Green Chile Stew. Whether you’re home or in the backcountry, this cheesy stew truly is the perfect way to warm up after a long, chilly day out.
