Cha-Cha’s White Chicken Chili

Submitted by Sister Cooper

1 T. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4-oz. can chopped green chile peppers
2 t. ground cumin
1 t. dried oregano
1/4 t. ground red cayenne pepper
2 14.5-oz cans chicken broth
3 15-oz. cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Juice from 2 limes

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano, and ground red pepper. Continue to cook an additional 3 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken broth, beans, and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.