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Chicken and Black Bean Chili

2
Total Time
4 hr 23 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
4 hr 5 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

canola oil

1 tsp

uncooked boneless skinless chicken thigh(s)

1 pound(s), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

chili powder

2 Tbsp

uncooked bell pepper(s)

328 gm, (about 2 large), red variety, chopped

uncooked onion(s)

1 large

canned black beans

15½ oz, rinsed and drained

canned diced tomatoes

14½ oz, (1 can)

canned chicken broth

½ cup(s)

garlic clove(s)

2 medium clove(s), minced

ground cumin

2 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

table salt

½ tsp

black pepper

¼ tsp

yellow cornmeal

2 Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chili powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder, the bell peppers, onion, beans, tomatoes, broth, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook until chicken and vegetables are fork-tender, 4–5 hours on High or 8–9 hours on Low.
  3. About 20 minutes before cooking time is up, gradually stir cornmeal into chili until blended. Cover and cook on High until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 15 minutes. Ladle chili evenly into 6 bowls.
  4. Per serving: about 3/4 cup

Notes

Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat sour cream, 1 tablespoon of shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, and a sprinkling of scallion for an additional 3 SmartPoints.

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