Ingredients
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4 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (or you can soak 1 pound of dried beans)
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6 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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3/4 cup onion, diced
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1 (6 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
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1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked & shredded or finely chopped)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons black pepper (or 2/3 tsp ground white pepper)
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1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter and saute the garlic, onion and chilies for 5 minutes.
- Place beans in a large stockpot and add chicken stock then bring to a boil.
- Add the sauteed onion mixture to the beans.
- Add the chicken and spices to the beans and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.