Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried white beans
  • 6 c. chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 4 c. chopped, cooked chicken breasts
  • 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Method

  • Soak beans in water to cover in saucepan for several hours; drain.
  • Combine beans with chicken broth, garlic and half the onions in saucepan.
  • Simmer for 3 hours or until beans are tender. Saute remaining onions in oil in skillet.
  • Stir in green chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves and pepper.
  • Add to beans.
  • Stir in chicken.
  • Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if needed, for desired consistency.
  • Top servings with cheese. Garnish with chopped green onions.