How to make Chicken Chili

Winter is defiantly the time of year for chili! This is one of my crock pot favorites, and even though it has a lot of ingredients, don't be intimidated! I like using ground chicken because it is low fat , low carb and healthy. You do not really need the beer, but I have tried it both ways and prefer it with the beer for extra flavor.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 3 tablespoons chili powder, plus 2 teaspoons
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (28-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and shredded
• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup instant tapioca (recommended: Minute tapioca)
• 1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup lager-style beer, optional

1. Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Add 3 tablespoons of the chili powder and all the rest of the ingredients, except the beer. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

2. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder, the beer, if using, and season with more salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Divide the chili among warm bowls. Serve with the topping of your choice.

3. Here are some topping ideas: Sour cream, shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese, chopped scallions, and/or chopped jalapenos.

Tips & Warnings

• Freeze the remainder of this chili and enjoy it later! It saves really well!

[writeitout]

on 1/18/2009 This sounds good. I may have to try this soon, thanks!

[luv2blog]

on 12/21/2008 I made chili last week and it was delish! Your chicken chili sounds good, too. Might have to try this one next time.:-)