White Chicken Chili

Nothing goes better with a beer than my Mom's

White Chicken Chili

2 Tbl veg oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- cut into 1" pieces
1 Tbl gorund cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp aniseed
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes

Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, aniseed ad dried red pepper. Saute 5 minutes.

Remove onion mix from pan, season chicken with salt and peper and add to pan. Suate 5 minutes, adding a bit more oil if needed.

3 15 oz cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans); can also use a mix of cannellini and pinto beans.
1/2 c reserved bean liquid
1 7oz can diced green chilies
1 c canned chicken broth
1/2 c half and half

Drain beans, reserving 1/2c of liguid. Add beans, broth, chilies, cream and reserved bean liquid to pan with chicken and onions. cook unit chicken is tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve chili topped with grated cheese and chopped fresh cilantro!

from: Sheila Rakestraw
serves: 6