Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 (48 ounce) jar great northern beans, drained
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (3 ounce) can chopped green chilies
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F; place chicken breasts on greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Alternatively, saute chicken breasts on stovetop in a nonstick frying pan until almost cooked through; remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large pot, pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and add onion and garlic; bring to a simmer and cook until onion starts to soften.
- Add the chilies, stir, then add remaining broth and beans.
- Stir in the spices.
- Bring to a boil and add chicken pieces, cut into cubes.
- Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes-- longer is better.
- Taste and add more salt if necessary.
- Serve in prewarmed bowls, garnished with sliced raw green onion.