12th Ward Chili Cookoff

So this year our ward activities committee decided it would be fun to have a chili cookoff. We went up to the Brigham City Stake Girls Camp (just outside of Mantua) and enjoyed a smörgåsbord of fantastic chilies.

The judging was intense. I'm not saying that Brother Kohler's wife had a pony in the race, but . . . 

Becca and Ellie were extremely hopeful mom would win.

The judges settled on a winner

And awarded the Golden Spoon to Sister Burt

They awarded Mary "The Hottest" . . .

. . . and they liked her chili too. 

White Chicken Chili

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 medium onion

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great dry northern white beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup whipping cream

2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies

Directions

• In large saucepan, sauté chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. 
• Add beans, chilies and seasonings and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) for 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and whipping cream.
• Serve immediately.