Snowin' and Simmerin'

Another snow storm.

Another foot or so of snow (it's dumped 56" this month alone!!).

Welcome to my snowy nest!!!

This weather is perfect for a pot of something yummy simmering on the stove.

While at the store earlier this week I bought some Great Northern Beans. On the can was a recipe for White Chicken Chili. What I liked about the recipe was the absence of cream or a high fat ingredient.

I tweaked the recipe a little bit. It didn't call for any salt and pepper. It needed it. I also added more chicken broth than the recipe called for.

I skipped the cheese and sour cream but added the fresh salsa. It added another layer of spice, some crunch and freshness.

White Chicken Chili

via Bush's Beans

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained

3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 cans (15.8 oz.) Great Northern Beans (or Navy)

1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth

1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast (I shredded my chicken)

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Sour cream (optional)

Salsa (optional)

In large skillet, cook onion in oil for 4 minutes or until transparent. Add chilies, flour and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until hot. Garnish with cheese, sour cream and salsa, if desired.

Enjoy!!!