White Chili

Directions

1. 1
   Place beans in a large sauce pan or pot, cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Boil for 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and soak 1 1/2 hours.
4. 4
   Drain and rinse.
5. 5
   In a 5 quart Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender.
6. 6
   Combine dry seasonings.
7. 7
   Add half to the Dutch oven with the onion and saute an additional minute.
8. 8
   Set the other half aside.
9. 9
   Add beans, broth and garlic; bring to a boil.
10. 10
    Reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours.
11. 11
    Coat chicken with remaining dry seasoning mixture.
12. 12
    Brown in skillet until done.
13. 13
    Add to bean mixture.
14. 14
    Stir in chilies.
15. 15
    Simmer another 2 to 3 hours or until beans are nice and soft.
16. 16
    This recipe makes a large batch.
17. 17
    It can easily be cut in half, but also freezes very well.