Slow Cooker: Chipotle Chicken Chili

A chill is in the air, and with it comes "soup season" at my house to stay warm. If you are looking for a super simple Fall recipe...look no further.

This delicious chili has an unique smoky and sweet flavor that will impress you and your friends thanks to the "secret" ingredient: Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce.  You can purchase this sauce at Tasteful Times. 

Slow Cooker: Chipotle Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

• 1-1 1/2 lbs of boneless chicken breasts
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 red or green pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans/boxes of your favorite beans (I used the tri-bean blend of kidney, pinto, and black)
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 Tbps cumin
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 bottle of Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce

Directions:

1) Add everything to a slow cooker except the chicken and stir until incorporated.

2) Place chicken breasts into slow cooker and make sure they are completely covered in sauce.

3) Cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 6-8 hours or until chicken is super tender and pulls apart easily.

4) Shred chicken with two forks while in the slow cooker or you can carefully remove it and shred in a separate bowl if you find that easier.

5) Enjoy!

TIP: If you like it spicy try adding some cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce. You could easily make this vegetarian too. Omit the chicken and stock completely and use water in place of stock and add in chopped carrots and any other of your favorite veggies in place of the chicken.