Ingredients
- 2 garlic (cloves minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 6 cups water
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups chicken (diced cooked)
- 1 pound great northern beans
- 4 oz cans green chilies (diced)
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon cumin (ground)
- 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Rinse beans. Place in Dutch oven and add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let beans soak for one hour. Drain. Add chicken broth, onion, garlic, chilies, oregano, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer one hour. Stir in chicken and simmer, covered, for 1/2 to 1 hour more. Stir in cheese until melted and serve.
