Spicy White Chili

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 4 1/2 ounce can diced green chiles
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 15 ounce can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 14 1/2ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 5 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven cook onions and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until tender. Stir in green chiles, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute. Mash one can of the beans. Add all beans and broth to ingredients in Dutch oven. Bring to simmering. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.

Stir in the turkey; cook about 10 minutes, until heated. Stir in cheese until melted.