SPICY WHITE CHILI

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I thought the original version of this dish was fine. But my son can't get enough spice, so I added green chiles and other seasonings until I'd created a quick and easy chili he's wild about. -Carlene Bailey, Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional: Sour cream and sliced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in garlic, chiles, cumin, oregano, cayenne and cloves; cook and stir 2-3 minutes more. Add broth, chicken and beans; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with sour cream and jalapeno peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.