Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili

Cha Cha's chili with chicken and white beans is easy to make with leftover chicken, canned jalapeños and chile peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 684 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• 3 (15 ounce) cans white beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers, chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Remove from the heat. Slowly stir in cheese until melted. Serve warm.