White Bean Chicken Chili

2 Tbs olive oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 Tbs chopped pickled jalapeno from jar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbs chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 15-oz cans Great Northern beans, drained
1 lb cooked chicken breast, chopped
½ cup half and half

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno; sauté until beginning to soften about 4 minutes.

Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; sauté 1 minute.

Add broth and bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

Add beans, chicken, and half and half. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERINALASKA.