Chicken Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dried bean, pre-soaked (such as cannellini, about 2.5 cups when dry)
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced mild green chilies
• pickled jalapeno pepper (can replace one can of chilies for spiciness) (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (i just threw a whole one in and took it out before serving)
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• sour cream
• shredded cheese
• green onion, chopped
• cilantro (or other fresh herbs) or parsley (or other fresh herbs)

Recipe

• 1 put pre-soaked beans into a pot along with the garlic, onions and broth. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the beans are tender (about 1 - 1.5 hours). if needed, add water periodically to keep beans moist.
• 2 before beans are done, sautee the chopped green pepper in olive oil and set aside.
• 3 add to the beans: cumin, oregano, cloves, chicken, and green pepper. cook for 30 minutes. add salt. adjust seasonings.
• 4 serve with desired toppings.