Southwestern Chicken Spread recipe

8 ounces cream cheese
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained well
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons roasted, salted sunflower seeds, plus extra
    for garnish (optional)
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup cooked, chopped chicken (or 8 ounces canned)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Spread cream cheese on a dinner-size serving plate. Top with black beans, onions and sunflower seeds. Spread on sour cream. Sprinkle with chicken, cilantro and, if desired, a few extra sunflower seeds for garnish.

Serve with crackers.

Makes about 16 servings, 1/4 cup each.

Approximate values per serving: 201 calories, 9 g fat, 29 mg cholesterol, 11 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 62 mg sodium, 41 percent calories from fat