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Chili Crock Pot Recipe for An Easy Weeknight Dinner
We all know eating at home is much less expensive and much more healthy. You have control over what you eat and what goes in your food. We also know how tough it can be to fit home cooked meals in your busy schedule. Now's the time to dust of your old crock pot and put it to use. Tossing everything for this crock pot chili in the crock before you go and turning it on low will mean you have dinner ready before you even hit the door.
Picadillo is a classic Latin chili that combines smoky and spicy flavors with a touch of sweetness found in natural raisins. Commonly made with ground beef, a substitution of chicken cut into chunks is a healthy alternative to the traditional dish. Serve it ladled into bowls as it is or over rice for a heartier one-dish meal.
For guests, chili makes a crowd-pleasing presentation served buffet style, along with a selection of toppings such as grated cheese, scallions, cilantro, chopped avocado and sour cream. Tortilla chips and a simple green salad complete the meal.
The next day, picadillo chili can be used for filling tortillas for lunch. Simply reheat leftovers and spoon onto a warmed flour tortilla. Add shredded cheese if you still have some, roll up and serve.
Picadillo Chili Crock Pot Recipe
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chipotle salsa or medium heat salsa
3/4 cup Sun-Maid Raisins
1 can (16-oz.) red or black beans, drained
Choose from these toppings: black olives, cilantro, shredded cheese, diced red onions, sour cream
Combine cumin, chili powder, salt and cinnamon. Coat chicken evenly with seasonings. Add chicken to the bottom of your crock pot. Toss in the remainder of the ingredients into your programmable crock pot. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours in your crock pot.
After the required cooking time you can dish this up into bowls. There are plenty of toppings to be added to the chili, just let each person choose what they want. Serves 6.
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