1poundchicken tenders or bonelessskinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/ 2-by-3- inch strips
1teaspoonkosher saltdivided (if your chicken broth is salty, you may need to use less. If you use water, you may need to add more.)
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2tablespoonsolive oilI used Gaea's Kalamata Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1medium oniondiced (about 1 cup)
2garlic clovesminced
2 15-ouncecans white beanslike great northern or cannellini, drained and rinsed
1cupfrozen corn
1 4-ouncecan chopped green chiles
2teaspoonsground cumin
2teaspoonschile powder
⅛teaspooncayenne pepper
3cupschicken brothmay substitute water
2cupsgrated Monterey Jack cheese
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon of the salt and pepper. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until browned. Lower the heat and add the onion and garlic.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion soft, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, corn, chilies, spices, and chicken broth (or water).
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, stirring
occasionally.
Add water if the chili is too thick. When the chili is done, taste and add the remaining salt and more pepper if needed. Serve the chili with shredded cheese and a sprinkling of cilantro.