Slow Cooker Carne Asada Style Chili

Adapted from Hungry Girl's Simply Comfort Cookbook

She utilizes low-fat ingredients and Weight Watcher recipes.

Serving Size: 1 cup, 9 servings

Calories 223, Total Fat 3g, Cholesterol 43mg, Sodium 681mg, Carbs 28g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 8g, Protein 21g

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken (original called for beef)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

One 29-ounce can of tomato sauce

One 15-ounce can chili beans in chili sauce, not drained

One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

One 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, not drained

2 cups chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, chopped

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

Spray a slow cooker with non-stick spray or use a slow cooker liner.  

In a bowl, mix together all ingredients, BUT ground chicken, onion, and peppers.

Place mixture in slow cooker.

Use non-stick skillet to cook ground chicken. When done, add onions and peppers. Cook until tender. Add to mixture in slow cooker, stir, and cover and bake for 7-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high.