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Anne's "Dutch" Cheesy Chicken Chili

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Now that they are cooking for themselves, my daughters are nostalgic for their mother's recipes.  Here is "cheesy chicken chili," as taught to me last century by our neighbor in Holland, Michigan.  I won $100 when I submitted this to the Sargento cooking competition, and immediately lost the money making what turned out to be an illegal u-turn in Temple Terrace, Florida.  No doubt it was karma for not crediting Anne.  See what happens when you don't follow the Goody Two Shoes path? This is an extremely easy and tasty dish, easily doubled or tripled, and made either on the stove (in a sturdy pot with a lid) or in a crock pot. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins 1 can northern white beans (or the beans of your choice - I have used red and black beans, as well) 1 jar salsa (I like Newman's own for this recipe) 2 TB ground cumin 4 or more ounces sharp cheddar, shredded Directions: Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces, or the si