Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 3 15-ounce cans Great Northern or cannellini beans
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • chicken broth, to desired consistency
  • shredded monterey jack, to garnish

Method

  • Heat the oil in a 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in the chicken, beans, cilantro, cumin, salt, and cayenne and simmer 30 minutes.
  • If you like, you can add chicken broth as you prefer.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish each serving with cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.