Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb skinless chicken breast half, diced
  • 3 shallots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and cut up
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, drained
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • garnish
  • chopped red onion
  • fresh cilantro
  • jalapeno
  • tomatoes
  • avocado, sliced
  • sour cream
  • shredded monterey jack cheese
  • lime wedge

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring often, just until beginning to brown.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add shallots and garlic to pan and saute until softened.
  • Stir in tomatillos, tomatoes with liquid, chicken broth, green chilies, oregano, coriander and cumin.
  • Bring to boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan along with drained beans and cook about 5 minutes, just until chicken is cooked through and beans are hot.
  • Add lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.