Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 5 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 4 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups small colored tortilla chips

Method

  • In a Dutch oven cook onions and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
  • Stir in green chiles, chili powder, oregano and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  • Mash one can of beans.
  • Add all beans and broth to ingredients in Duch oven.
  • Bring to simmering.
  • Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken; cook about 10 minutes until heated through.
  • Top with cheese and chips.