Chili Cook-Off

Last Friday our ward had it's annual chili cook-off. I made the same chili I did last year because last year we lost "Best Overall Chili" by one vote. Why? Because Gary didn't even vote for our chili, he voted for someone else's! Well, this year, Gary got there late (because he had to work) so I took it upon myself to cast his vote (for our chili)...and we WON!!!

Here's Kyri with our nearly empty pot of chili and the coveted trophy

This is actually the only chili I've ever made. And I LOVE it! I got the recipe from my mom and thought I'd share it with you, just in case you want to win your own Ward Chili Cook-Off.

CREAMY WHITE CHILI

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces

1 medium onion, chopped

1 - 1 ½ tsp garlic powder

1 Tbs vegetable oil

2 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can chicken broth

2 4-oz. cans chopped green chilies

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 cup sour cream

½ cup whipping cream

In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilies, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream.