Chicken Chili is healthier than the typical chili and is good for a change of pace. Packed with flavor, this Chicken Chili will not disappoint your family or friends. Serve it with cornbread and you are all set for a delicious meal!
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 T. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz. chicken stock
4 oz. can green chilies, chopped
2 t. ground cumin
2 t. dried oregano
1-1/2 t. cayenne pepper
44 -46 oz. Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed, divided
1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Jalapeno pepper, chopped, optional
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, lightly brown chicken and onion in oil. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the stock, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, 1/3 of the beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
Top each serving with cheese and Jalapeno pepper if desired.