White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Medium, chopped
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm), minced
 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
 Dried oregano2 Teaspoon
 Ground cumin1 Teaspoon
 White kidney beans2 Can (10oz), drained, rinsed
 Chicken broth3 Cup (16 tbs), divided
 Shredded Cheddar cheese1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 2 minutes.
Stir in the onion, garlic and jalapeno; cook 2 minutes longer.
Sprinkle with oregano and cumin; cook 1 minute longer or until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender.
Transfer to a 3-qt.slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of beans.
Add 1/2 cup chicken broth; stir until blended.
Add to slow cooker with the remaining beans and broth.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until the chicken juices run clear.
Stir before serving.
Sprinkle with the cheese.
Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
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