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This recipe first appeared at http://www.allrecipes.com as Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili. It has become a favorite at our house. It's easy to make, super hot, and absolutely wonderful.
1 T vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 4 oz can diced jalapeños
1 4 oz can chopped green chile peppers
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
21 oz canned chicken broth
3 C diced cooked chicken breast
3 15 oz cans white beans
1 C shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion, stirring until tender. Add garlic, jalapeño, chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Cook and stir about 3 minutes longer.
Add chicken broth, chicken and beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
Serve with warm flour tortillas. |