Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (omit if using Pepper Jack cheese)

Three 15 1/2 -ounce cans small white beans, drained and rinsed

Two 4-ounce cans diced green chile peppers

4 cups chicken broth

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (I usually use Pepper Jack cheese)

Preparation

In a 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker place the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, red pepper, beans, chile peppers, and broth. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Stir in cheese and chicken.