chicken corn chili

(not sure where i orginally found this recipe years ago)

ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 large jalapeno

1 4oz can green chiles (diced)

1 tsp cumin

2 cups shredded chicken

2 cups chicken broth

2 15oz can white beans

1 can sweet yellow corn

1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)

1 cup monterrey jack cheese

sour cream (for serving)

directions

add olive oil & onion to a large pot. cook on med-high heat until slightly soft.

add garlic, half jalapeno (chopped), green chiles, and cumin

cook, stirring for approx 2 minutes

stir in chicken broth, chicken, and beans. (including liquid from one can)

bring to boil, reduce to med-low and simmer until thickened

using a potato masher, mash until half the beans are broken up

stir in corn, cilantro, and 1/2 cup cheese

top with remaining cheese & sliced jalapenos before serving.

omit jalapenos to tone down heat.

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