Oktoberfest Chicken Chili

What you need:

    • Olive oil
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 5 jalapenos, seeded and diced
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 bottle (12 oz) Oktoberfest beer - Yuengling, Sam Adams, Leinenkugel, etc.
    • 4 cups water
    • 4 tsp. chicken bouillion granules
    • 2 cans (15.5 oz) Great Northern beans
    • 1 can (15.25 oz) corn
    • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel
    • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chillies
    • 1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded
    • 2 tsp. chili powder
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. oregano
    • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp. cumin
    • 2 Tbsp. sugar
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 4 oz. cream cheese

Directions:

    1. Heat a Tbsp. or so of olive oil in a stockpot over medium to medium-high heat.
    2. Add onion and jalapenos and cook until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
    3. Add beer and simmer over medium for about 5 minutes. Then add water and bouillion.
    4. Add beans, corn, Rotel, green chillies, and chicken
    5. Then mix in the spices and simmer for another 20 minutes.
    6. Before serving, stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and cream cheese until it is melted into the chili.
    7. Serve topped with Mexican blend or cheddar cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.

Recipe from Crazy for Cookies and More