Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili ~ HEALTHY!

It is a cool, raining day that just makes you want to cuddle in.  Of course this got me to thinking about yummy warm comfort foods :), so what can be more comforting than warm bowl of chili!  I've made this now a few times, and as always I have to have it family approved....and it has qualified!  My hubby and girls have all asked for it, and have usually had more than one bowl at a meal.  I hope you and your family enjoy it too!
  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each0 white kidney or cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups fat free chicken broth
  • optional garnishes: low fat shredded cheese, plain greek yogurt
Directions:
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper then place it in the bottom of the Slow Cooker.  Then add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, oregano and cumin on the top of the chicken.  Next add white beans and pour the chicken broth over everything.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4-6 hours on high.
Shred chicken and stir before serving.  Sprinkle with cheese or greek yogurt in you desire.