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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Cheesy Chicken Chili

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 jar (16 oz.) salsa
  • 2 cans (16 oz. each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese or Sargento® Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Green onions, sliced (optional)
  • Black olives, sliced (optional)
  • Tortilla chips, crushed (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cumin; cook 1 minute, stir constantly. Add salsa, beans and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese. Ladle into bowls; top with remaining cheese and serve with toppings, as desired.

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