White Chili

My mom made a great white chili when we were home over Thanksgiving. I made it for a potluck at school today and everyone loved it. It is super yum...thought I'd share my mom's recipe.

Ingredients:

Olive oil

8 medium size boneless chicken breasts

1 large onion

5 ribs celery

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

3 cans chicken broth

5 cans white beans (navy, great northern)

2 4.5 oz cans chopped green chilis

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 package country gravy mix

Directions:

1. Cube chicken breasts and cook in 2 tablespoons olive oil.

2. Add chopped onion, chopped celery, garlic and 2 more tablespoons olive oil. Cook until onion is transparent.

3. Add 3 cans chicken broth and 3 cans of white beans (with liquid).

4. Then add 2 cans white beans that have been mashed, the chopped green chilis and all of the seasonings.

5. Bring all of that to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Stir frequently so that it does not stick.

*Simmer at least an hour - can cook for several hours.

**Serve with shredded mozzarella cheese and sour cream (and jalepenos, if you have hot lovers).