Flavorful White Chicken Chili

Name: Flavorful White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 3 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups frozen white corn; 1/3 cup lime juice; Sour cream, shredded white cheddar cheese and/or minced fresh cilantro, optional

Lime, cumin and cilantro really create a burst of flavor in this chicken chili. It's a healthier alternative to traditional chili, but is absolutely delicious. —Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
3 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen white corn
1/3 cup lime juice
Sour cream, shredded white cheddar cheese and/or minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 170°, 35-40 minutes. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool.
Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cube chicken and return to pan. Mash half of the beans. Add all of the beans, corn and lime juice to chicken mixture. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, 15-20 minutes.
Serve with sour cream, cheese and cilantro if desired.