White Chicken and Cilantro Chili

Last summer, we started a dinner club with two other couples in our ward. Once a week we all meet at someones place and share dinner with each other. We started this club thinking that it would only last a month or so, but we've all enjoyed it so much that we've faithfully been doing it week after week. I think we all actually look forward to it each week. Tonight, it was our turn and we decided to try a new recipe that we found, and of course we had to mix it up to make it our own. It turned out so good!! Probably one of my favorite recipes we have made lately. So here it is...

White Chicken and Cilantro Chili

1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cans of chicken broth
2 cans of great northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 bunch of cilantro
1/2 teaspoon of cumin
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup of cold water
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
*1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional) - if you like to have a kick, although we love it without

In a pot, saute onions, jalapeño(optional), and garlic. Stir in the chicken broth, beans, parsley, lime juice, and cumin. Bring to boil. Add cilantro and chicken and reduce heat. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, add to the pot and bring to a boil. Cook until chili has thickened.

This recipe is easy and quick, which we love. We also like to serve this with sour cream, fresh cilantro, extra lime wedges, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips to add in the chili. It's so good! We hope that you try it and love it!