White Chili

Name: White Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans; 2 lb. boneless chicken breasts; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (4 oz.) cans chopped mild green chilies; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 6 c. chicken broth; 3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese; sour cream; salsa; chopped fresh cilantro

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans
2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped mild green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. chicken broth
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
sour cream
salsa
chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Soak beans overnight.
2

Place chicken in heavy large saucepan. Add cold water, cover and bring to simmer.
3

Cook until tender (15 minutes).
4

Drain, remove skin and cut into cubes.
5

Drain beans. Heat oil in same pot over medium-high heat.
6

Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.
7

Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne; saute for 10 minutes.
8

Add beans and stock; bring to boil.
9

Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
10

Add chicken and 1 cup of cheese and stir until cheese melts.
11

Season with salt and pepper.
12

Serve with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro.