Creamy Chicken-Apple Chili

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

extra virgin olive oil

2 lb

s chicken tenders, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

4 tsp

chili powder

2 tsp

ground cumin

salt and pepper

apples, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

onion, chopped

2 tbsp

butter

1/4 cup

flour

2 cups

chicken broth

3/4 cup

milk

2 15 ounce cans

pinto beans or (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups

monterey jack cheese (about 8 ounces)

toasted tortilla, optional for serving (optional)

chopped scallion, optional for serving (optional)