- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
- In a large saucepan, cook onion, jalapeno if desired and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in broth, beans, parsley, lime juice and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chili. Add chicken. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.