Ingredients

  • 2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans
  • 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 3 12 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies
  • 2 12 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • chopped jalapeno (to garnish)
  • sour cream (to garnish)

Method

  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Poach the chicken in the stock, remove, and cut into cubes.
  • In a separate pan, heat oil and saute onions until translucent.
  • Add garlic, canned chilies, cumin, and cayenne, stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add beans, chicken, stock from poaching pan, and cheese.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Top each serving with some chopped jalapeno pepper and garnish with a dollop of sour cream.