Southwest White Chili

4 Servings

1 T olive oil
1 lb chicken, boneless, chopped
1/4 c onion, chopped
1 c chicken broth
1 4 oz can green chilies
1 t garlic powder
1 t cumin
1/2 t oregano, Dried
1/2 t cilantro, Chopped
1/8 t ceyanne pepper, up to 1/4t
1 19oz can cannellini beans
1 monterey jack cheese garnish
Heat olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove chicken with slotted spoon, cover and keep warm.
Add chopped onion to saucepan; cook 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, garlic powder, ground cumin, oregano leaves, cilantro and ground red pepper; simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in cooked chicken and kidney beans; simmer for
10 minutes.