White Bean Chicken Chili

By nancystrini

Green chiles and cilantro add flavor but not heat. Really good stuff.

Ingredients

• 2 T corn oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 T cumin
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t anise seed
• 1/2 t dried crushed red pepper
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 15 oz. can cannellini beans
• 1 cup canned chicken broth (I use fat-free)
• 1 7 oz. can diced green chiles
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• Grated cheddar cheese
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, anise seed and dried red pepper. Saute 3 minutes.

Push onion to one side of pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pan. Saute approximately 5 minutes.

Drain beans, reserving 1/2 cup bean liquid. Add beans, broth, chilies, cream and reserved bean liquid.

Simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle into bowls and top with cheddar and cilantro.