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Cheesy White Chicken Chili
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 140 Minutes
Servings: 8
I've been searching for something close to Olga's Chicken Chili. Haven't tried yet but had to work hard to find a creamy cheesy chicken chili recipe and there wasn't one on recipezaar that fit the bill... so here is what I found. Hope you enjoy. I'll try it tomorrow night.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (depending on taste) or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending on taste)
3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained & rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
salt
pepper
sour cream
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large heavy pot to med/high.
2. Add onions & saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic, chiles, chicken, cumin, oregano, and hot pepper.
4. Saute 2 minutes.
5. Add beans and chicken broth.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or more.
7. Add 1 cup of grated cheese.
8. Stir until thick and melted.
9. Season with salt & pepper. Serve with remaining cheese and sour cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com