White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper, depending on taste
• 3 16-ounce cans Great Northern beans, drained & rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• salt
• pepper
• sour cream

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large heavy pot to medium-high.
2. Add onions & saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic, chiles, chicken, cumin, oregano and hot pepper. Saute 2 minutes.
4. Add beans and chicken broth.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or more.
6. Add 1 cup of grated cheese.
7. Stir until thick and melted.
8. Season with salt & pepper.
9. Serve with remaining cheese and sour cream.