White Chicken Chile
(from Kentucky Gal’s recipe box)
Source: Kay Goding (from Blue Owl Restaurant in Kimmswick, MO)
Categories: Soups
Ingredients
- 3 16oz. cans Great Northern White Beans
- 4 Cups chopped, cooked chicken breasts
- 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 4 oz. cans chopped mild green chiles
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 6 Cups chicken broth
- 3 Cups grated Monterey Jack Cheese
- Sour Creme to garnish
Directions
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Place 4 chicken breasts in heavy large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer until meat is tender (about 15 minutes).
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Drain and cool chicken. Remove skin and cut chicken into cubes.
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Heat oil in same pot over medium high heat.
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Add onions and saute until translucent (about 10 minutes).
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Stire in garlic, chiles, cumin, and cayenne pepper, saute for 2 minutes.
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Add undrained beans and chicken broth. Bring to boil.
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Reduce heat, add chicken and cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
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Garnish with sour cream if desired.