White Lightning Chili(8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Great Northern white beans, rinsed and picked over
2 lb. boneless chicken breasts or firm tofu (for vegetarians)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pt. sour cream
2 to 4 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. chicken stock or broth
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz.)

Preparation

Put beans in large, heavy pot.
Add enough cold water to cover 3 inches above beans and soak overnight.
Either fry or simmer chicken about 15 minutes until tender; drain.
Cool.
Remove skin. Cut chicken or tofu into cubes.
Drain beans.