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                          White Chicken Chili

Recipe By     : Alexis
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      tb            Olive oil
  1 1/2  c             Onion -- chopped
  3      cl            Garlic -- finely chopped
  2      ts            Dried oregano
  1 1/2  ts            Ground cumin
    1/2  ts            Powdered ginger
  1 1/2  c             Chicken broth
    1/2  c             Dry white wine
  1                    Bay leaf -- broken in half
  2      c             Chicken -- shredded, cooked
  2      c             White beans -- cooked, drained
  2                    Jalapeno peppers -- minced
  1 1/2  c             Monterey jack cheese -- grated
    1/2  ts            Black pepper -- coarsely ground
                       Salt -- to taste
                       Garnish:
                       Tomatoes -- diced
                       Scallions -- chopped
                       Black olives -- sliced
                       Cheese -- shredded
                       Tortillas -- warmed

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan. Add the onion and
saute over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, 5 to
8 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, and ginger and cook,
stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth, wine, and bay leaf. Cook
uncovered over medium-high heat until somewhat reduced, 5 to
8 minutes.

Add the chicken, beans, and jalapenos. Simmer uncovered for
10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using the back of a spoon, mash
about 1/4th of the beans to thicken the sauce. (Can be made 2 days
ahead and refrigerated, or frozen. Reheat gently before finishing.)

Over low heat, add the cheese one handful at a time, stirring until
melted. Add the pepper and taste for salt, adding some if necessary.

Remove the pieces of bay leaf. Serve the chili topped with some or
all of the garnishes.

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves <[email protected]>


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