Hello Lovelies!

Our little Bear turned 10 today, so it’s been nonstop go. We made cupcakes this morning and took her out to ride her new bike before school. This evening, we have double cheer in preparation for competition. That means dinner had to be quick and easy, so I made Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili.

Not the best photo, but that’s because I forgot to take a picture until my second helping. No one wanted to slow down for blog pics. It’s just that good.

In the future, I will start with 1/2 cup of chicken broth instead of 1 cup to see if it’s less soupy. If you have the time, check it after 4 hours and see if you need to add more.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• Toppings: Shredded cheese, guacamole and tortilla strips

Directions

1. Add chopped pepper, onion and jalapeño to the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and cayenne in a small bowl and mix well.
3. Season the chicken breasts with half of the seasoning mixture, then place on top of the peppers and onions in the slow cooker.
4. Add tomatoes, chilies and 1 cup of the broth to the slow cooker. Then sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
5. Add the beans to the slow cooker.
6. Cook on LOW 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
7. Remove the chicken and cut into bite-size pieces. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
8. Add desired toppings and enjoy.

This recipe is perfect for busy days. It’s light enough for summer dinners when you don’t want to use the barbecue, but is still comforting.

I hope you enjoy.

Kristie