Recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili

White Bean Chicken Chili

makes 6 servings (about 2 cups each)

Ingredients:
dried great northern beans, 1 lb

dried minced onion, 2 tsp
garlic powder, 1 tsp
chili powder, 2 tsp
ground cumin, 2 tsp
ground coriander, 1 tsp

dried oregano, 1 tsp

seasoned salt, 2 tsp

chicken breast, about 1 lb
water

salt to taste

Directions:

[1] In a large pot over high heat, add 1-2 qt water and dried beans and let come to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit covered for one hour.
[2] Drain beans and discard water. In a large pot over high heat, add 4 qt fresh water, beans, and salt, and let come to a boil. Once bubbly, reduce heat to medium, and let cook for one hour.

[3] Grill chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces.

[4] Drain beans and reserve water. In a large pot over medium heat, add cooked beans, 1 cup reserved cooking liquid (or chicken broth), onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, seasoned salt, and chicken. Add more cooking liquid as needed (I added another 1 cup). Let simmer for at least 10-15 minutes more.

[5] All done! Time to eat!! :)

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)