Freezer-to-Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

February 27, 2013

This chili is a crowd-pleaser that almost anyone will enjoy. My husband and I love to top ours with crushed tortilla chips and freshly shredded cheddar cheese. My dad and brother think it’s better with hot sauce. You be the judge. Eat it plain or have fun experimenting with topping ideas of your own!

• 1 medium yellow onion (one cup), chopped
• 1, 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1, 15oz can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed
• 1, 14.5oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (we like medium-heat)
• 1, 14.5oz can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup frozen medley of green & red peppers & onion strips
• 1 2/3 cup frozen corn
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

TO PREP • Place onion, 2 cans of beans, 2 cans of tomatoes, frozen pepper medley, and corn into a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag. • Add garlic and seasonings. • Add chicken. • Remove as much air as...
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Nutritions

Calories
616

Sodium
307mg
12% DV

Fat
34g
53% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV