White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

• 1.5 – 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, any color, seeded and chopped
• 1 -2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 – 7 ounce cans green chiles
• 3 tablespoons thick canned coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoon butter

How to make it:

1. Chop the chicken and veggies. Then place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onions, peppers, jalapeño, garlic and butter.
2. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the chicken, salt and spices. Saute another 5-8 minutes, until the chicken is nearly cooked through. Add the broth, green chiles, and coconut milk. Whisk in the arrowroot powder and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Then take a potato masher (or ladle) and smash the chicken pieces to shreds. Serve topped with green onions and cilantro.