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Fall Chicken Chili

A robust full-flavored chili filling every spoon with tons of goodies!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 3 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (4oz) cans of green chilies
  • 1 (15 oz) can of Rotel fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or water
  • 2 pounds chicken breast 3-4 breast
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 15 oz can great northern white beans
  • 1 1/2 cup corn, fresh or canned
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Garnish options: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, green onions, candied jalapenos, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Blend the spices together. Reserve 1 Tbsp and season chicken breast. Set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, heat up 2 Tbsp. of oil, then add the onions, yellow bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute for 5-7 minutes. Add in the remaining 2 Tbsp spice blend and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes. Add in the rotel tomatoes, and green chilies, saute for 5 minutes
  • Add in the chicken broth, and seasoned chicken. Put lid on and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked. Remove chicken from pot and shred.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream. Add in the beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Turn heat to medium heat and bring chili to a simmer. Add in the lime juice, season to taste. Garnish as desired.

Crockpot Instructions

  • Do steps 1 and 2
  • Transfer the mixture from step 2 into a 8-quart slow cooker. Proceed with step 3 in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender about 4 to 6 hours. Then stir in the sour cream and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve in bowl.
  • Shred the chicken. Stir in the corn and beans, cook until warm about 10 minutes.
  • Then stir in the sour cream and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve in bowl.
Keyword chicken, chili