There are probably tons of claims to that title. Much like there are tons of kinds of chili; Texas (meat), black bean, red bean, Cincinnati-style, white (chicken), etc. The list goes on and on. I like a variety of chili, but White Chicken Chili is THE BEST, hands down.

It's a dish that nearly everyone in my family makes and enjoys. All of my friends* have tasted it and raved reviews. And to note that it's low in fat, well that just beats all! Try a bowl for yourself and let me know what you think.

* Okay. So it's "friends that have come to dinner when I've prepared white chicken chili." Sheesh - do ya' gotta be so detailed?

White Chicken Chili

from my Aunt Mookie (via So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat cookbook)

• 1 tsp. lemon pepper
• 1 tsp. cumin seed
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (4-oz) cans chopped green chilies, undrained
• 2 (8-oz) cans white shoepeg corn, drained
• 2 (14-oz) cans White or Great Northern beans, undrained
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• tortilla chips
• Monterey-Jack cheese; shredded
• salsa
• low-fat sour cream (optional)
• sliced avocado (optional)

1. In a stockpot, combine 2 1/2 c. water, lemon pepper, and cumin seed. Bring to a boil. Add chicken and simmer 20-30 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and cut into small pieces. Return chicken to the stock.
2. Spray a skillet with cooking spray; sauté the garlic and onion over low heat. Add to chicken and stock.
3. Add corn, chilies, ground cumin, and lime juice to the chicken. Bring to a boil and add beans. Simmer for 45 minutes.

To serve, place crushed tortilla chips and 1 Tbs. shredded cheese in soup bowls. Ladle chili over and top with salsa, sour cream, and avocado.

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