Title: White Bean Chicken Chili***
Categories: Chicken Chili Lowcal
Yield: 6 Servings

1	tb	Olive oil
1	sm	Onion; peel/chop fine
2	md	Garlic clove; peeled/chopped
1	md	Red bell pepper; chopped fine
30	oz	White beans; canned, undrained
		(two 15 oz. cans)
4	oz	Green chiles; canned/diced
1/2	ts	Ground cumin
1	ts	Chili powder
14 1/2	oz	Chicken broth; canned, low sodium
1/2	lb	Roasted chicken breast meat; cut in 1/2 in. cubes
2	tb	Lime juice
2	tb	Cilantro; minced
6	tb	Salsa; optional

In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Saute 5 minutes. Stir the white beans, chiles, cumin, chili powder and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. A tablespoon of salsa can be used to garnish each serving of chili, if desired.

NOTES : Seattle Times, best 10 recipes of 1994.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #6

Recipe by: Seattle Times

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