1. In a large pot cook diced chicken breasts in olive oil until done, remove from pan& set aside.
2. Add onion& garlic, saute until tender.
3. Stir in next 7 ingredients.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add chicken& beans; cook until heated.
6. Add lime juice and pepper.
7. Serve into bowls and top with cheese (serve with salsa on top of cheese, if desired).
8. TIP: Cook this a day ahead and refrigerate to let the seasonings blend.