Chicken Chili

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Chicken Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz cans of Great white Northern beans, drained.
  • 2 tablespoons of veg. oil or olive oil
  • 4 cups of chopped cooked chicken breasts, I boil the chicken in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper
  • 1 7oz can of mild green chilies
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups of grated Monterey Jack cheese, use two in the chili and 1 cup to top with
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 gloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
  • 6 cups of chicken stock
  • sour cream optional for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions for about 5 minutes- add garlic and chilies and spices and Saute for additional 5 minutes
Add beans drained and chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally
Add grilled or boiled chicken cubed and cheese, stir until heated
season with salt and pepper
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese and sour cream if desired.