Bean Chicken Chili

Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 30 ounces kidney beans (if canned) or 30 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (if canned)
• 3 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour cream
• fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 2 minutes.
• 2 stir in the onion, garlic, and jalapeno. cook 2 minutes longer.
• 3 sprinkle with oregano and cumin and cook 1 minute longer or until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender.
• 4 transfer to a 3-quart slow cooker.
• 5 in a small bowl, mash 1 cup of beans. add 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir until blended.
• 6 add to slow cooker with the remaining beans and broth.
• 7 cover and cook on low for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until the chicken juices run clear.
• 8 stir before serving.
• 9 sprinkle with cheese and garnish with sour cream and cilantro.