Cheesy White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes (depending on taste)

• 3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained & rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
• salt
• pepper
• sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large heavy pot to med/high.

2. 2

   Add onions & saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic, chiles, chicken, cumin, oregano, and hot pepper.

4. 4

   Saute 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add beans and chicken broth.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or more.

7. 7

   Add 1 cup of grated cheese.

8. 8

   Stir until thick and melted.

9. 9

   Season with salt & pepper. Serve with remaining cheese and sour cream.