* Exported from MasterCook * Neiman Marcus Chili Blanco Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Mexican Chili Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lb Dried great northen beans 2 lb Chicken breast 1 tb Olive oil 2 md Onions -- chopped 4 cl Garlic -- chopped 8 oz Mild green chilies (2 cans) 2 ts Ground cumin 1 1/2 ts Dried oregano -- crumbled 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 6 c Chicken broth 3 c Monterey Jack cheese -- grated Sour cream Salsa Fresh cilantro -- chopped Rinse and pick over beans; place in heavy large pot. Add enough cold water to cover by at least 3"; soak overnight. Place chicken in large heavy saucepan. If time permits add cut up onions, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper for flavor. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove skin. Cut chicken into cubes. Drain beans. Heat oil in same pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, then chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves, and cayenne and saute 2 minutes. Add beans and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are verry tender, stirring occasionaly, about 2 hours. Beans and chicken can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring chili bean mixture to simmer before continuing with recipe. Add chicken and 1 cup cheese to chili and stir until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour cheese into large tureen. Place remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilanro in small bowls around the tureen so that guest can add whatever toppings they want to their chili. Yield: 8 Servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -