CHICKEN WHITE BEAN CHILI SLOW COOKER RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
• Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes.  Add to crock pot.
• Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Add to crock pot.
• Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
• Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!
• Instant Pot:

Steps:

• Toss chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Add jalapeno, garlic, oregano and cumin; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add to slow cooker., In a bowl, mash 1 cup beans; stir in 1/2 cup broth. Stir bean mixture and the remaining whole beans and broth into chicken mixture., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-3-1/2 hours. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cheese; add toppings if desired.
  Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.