White Chicken Chili

My Mom introduced this recipe to us at our family Halloween party a couple years ago.  This has been a go to meal for us since it is so simple, doesn't take very long to cook and we usually have everything we need on hand.

White Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

1 ½ Tbsp Oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped (I just use canned chicken)

4 oz can green chiles

½ Tbsp jalapeno pepper(optional), diced

1 ½ tsp cumin powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 can chicken broth

1 can Great Northern beans

Salt to taste

6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

½ cup low-fat sour cream

For garnish or toppings:

Green onions, chopped

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat.

Add chicken, chiles, jalapeno pepper (if using), cumin, oregano, chicken broth, and beans to pot and stir well.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 – 15 minutes.

Just before serving add salt, cheese and sour cream.  Heat just until cheese is melted, being careful not to let the soup boil.

Serve at once, garish with chopped green onion and fresh cilantro if desired.

Serves: 6