Black Bean Taco Chili

By KimberlySeverino

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, trimmed of fat
• 15 oz corn, drained
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed well
• 15 oz petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 C yellow onion, chopped
• 1 C green bell pepper
• 1 jalapeño, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2 - 3 C chicken broth
• Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• Tortilla chips
• Sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add raw chicken breasts, beans, vegetables, spices and chicken broth. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8. Remove chicken breasts to shred, then return to slow cooker.

2. Serve with shredded cheese, tortilla chips and optional sour cream.