Ingredients

• 1 pound dried Great Northern or other white beans (about 2 1/2 cups), picked over and rinsed

• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

• 1 quart chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth

• 1 tablespoon pure olive oil

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped

• 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 1/4 pounds Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (7 cups)

• Kosher salt

• 3 to 4 jalapeños, halved, seeded, and coarsely chopped

• Sour cream, for serving