Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, trimmed of fat
  • 1 (15 oz) can Canned Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Canned Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Frozen Sweet Corn
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (Low Sodium)
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 1 (28 oz) can Canned Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, do not drain
  • 1 (4 oz) can Canned Green Chilies, mild or medium heat
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder (Ancho or standard)
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (Cilantro), chopped for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the black and kidney beans thoroughly. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients listed under the 'Seasoning Blend' (Chili Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Paprika, Salt, Pepper, Cayenne).
  2. Load the Crock Pot: Place the diced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Place the two chicken breasts on top of the aromatics. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Add Bulk Ingredients and Seasoning: Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained) and the canned green chilies. Stir in the rinsed beans and the frozen corn. Sprinkle the entire 'Seasoning Blend' evenly over all the ingredients. Do not stir yet.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 3.5–4 hours (or LOW for 7–8 hours). The chicken is done when it shreds easily with very little resistance.
  5. Finish and Shred: Remove the cooked chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board. Shred the chicken completely using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker insert.
  6. Serve: Stir the chili well to coat the chicken. Stir in the 2 Tbsp of fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning (add salt if needed). Allow the chili to rest, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes before serving to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh coriander.