Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili

People who have tasted this thick mix of beans, spices and chicken say: 'So good it'll make you perky and stupid!' I've placed in my workplace's annual Halloween chili cook-off for the last three years. Looks strange -- tastes great! Serve with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and warm flour tortillas.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 5 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, place the vegetable oil and chicken. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until all pieces are evenly brown. Stir in the onions. Cook until translucent. Drain mixture and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the chicken broth and green chile peppers to a boil. Stir in 3 cans great northern beans, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro and crushed red pepper. Stir in the chicken and onion mixture, and reduce heat. Simmer 30 minutes or longer, adding additional beans from the remaining cans for a thicker consistency as desired.