White Chili

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

12 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Place rinsed beans in large pot.
2

Add enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches and soak overnight.
3

Place chicken in large saucepan.
4

Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until tender.
5

Drain and cool.
6

Remove skin.
7

Cut into cubes. Drain beans.
8

Heat oil in same pot.
9

Add onions and saute until translucent.
10

Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Saute 2 minutes.
11

Add beans and stock; bring to a boil.
12

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
13

Add chicken and 1 cup cheese to chili; stir until cheese melts.
14

Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls.
15

Serve with remaining cheese and sour cream.