White Bean Chicken Chili

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion -- peel/chop fine

2 medium garlic clove -- peeled/chopped

1 medium red bell pepper -- chopped fine

2 cans white beans (15 oz. ea.) -- undrained

4 ounces green chiles -- canned/diced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 can low sodium chicken broth -- 14.5oz

1/2 pound roasted chicken breast meat -- cut in 1/2" cubes

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons cilantro -- minced

6 tablespoons salsa -- optional

In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Saute 5 minutes. Stir the white beans, chiles, cumin, chili powder and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in th e chicken and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. A tablesp oon of salsa can be used to garnish each serving of chili, if desired.

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves