White Chicken Chili with plenty of white aged cheddar cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded white aged cheddar cheese
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Sliced jalapeño, for garnish (optional)
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and jalapeño (if using) to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breasts to the pot and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the white beans, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, and chili powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Bring the chili to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
6. Once the chili is cooked, stir in the shredded white aged cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Ladle the white chicken chili into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeño if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
9. This hearty and flavorful white chicken chili with white aged cheddar cheese is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Enjoy!