Chicken Chili

My friend Laura made this for us on a recent trip to her house in Virginia. It's delicious and a real crowd pleaser!

Ingredients:

• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 jalapeno
• 4 oz can chopped green chilies (drained)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cups white kidney beans
• 2 chicken breasts (cooked)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Preparation:

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add jalapenos, chilies and spices. Stir in chicken broth, beans and chicken. Boil, then cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro and cheese. Serve. Makes 4 one cup servings.