Lewis and clark's white chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsGreat northern beans; canned
2poundsChicken breast; skin; bone
1tablespoonOlive oil
tablespoonGarlic; minced
2mediumsOnions; chopped
2teaspoonsGround cumin
teaspoonGround cloves
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
1teaspoonGround oregano
2cansMild green chilies; chopped
; 4oz each
4cupsChicken stock or broth
20ouncesMonterey jack; grated

Directions

x Sour cream x Canned jalapenos; chopped Place chicken in large sauce pan. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from saucepan and dice into ½" cubes. Using the same pan discard water and heat oil over medium heat. Add onions until translucent. Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano and cloves. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add chicken, beans, stock and 12 oz cheese; let simmer for 15 minutes. Laddle into large bowls and top with 1 oz chese. Serve with a side of sour cream and chopped jalapeno peppers.