Chili Blanca (White Bean Chicken Chili)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/ 2-by-3- inch strips

1 tsp

kosher salt, divided (if your chicken broth is salty, you may need to use less. If you use water, you may need to add more.)

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp

olive oil (I used Gaea's Kalamata Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)

garlic cloves, minced

2 15 ounce cans

white beans (like great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed

1 cup

frozen corn

1 4 ounce can

chopped green chiles

2 tsp

ground cumin

2 tsp

chile powder

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

3 cups

chicken broth (may substitute water)

2 cups

grated Monterey Jack cheese

2 tbsp

chopped fresh cilantro