White Chicken Chili

Creamy and flavorful, this White Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and spices, topped with cheese and your favorite garnishes. Perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• .5 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 can (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Optional toppings: sliced jalapeno, sour cream, tortilla strips

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1. Sauté Chicken and Aromatics:
   • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the canola oil.
   • Add chopped chicken and onion; cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the onion is tender.
   • Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
2. Add Broth and Spices:
   • Pour in chicken broth and add chopped green chiles, ground cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Mash Beans:
   • In a separate bowl, mash one can of the great northern beans until smooth.
4. Combine Beans and Simmer:
   • Add the mashed beans and the remaining whole beans to the pot.
   • Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve:
   • Ladle chili into bowls; top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
   • Add optional toppings like sliced jalapeno, sour cream, and tortilla strips if desired.

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