Chicken Fajita Chili
Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker before you head out the door to run errands. Dinner will be ready when you return.
Ingredients
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Nonstick cooking spray
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2 14-1/2-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
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1 16-ounce package frozen pepper (yellow, green, and red) and onion stir-fry vegetables
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1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
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3 tablespoons light dairy sour cream (optional)
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3 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
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3 tablespoons purchased guacamole (optional)
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, chili powder, fajita seasoning, cumin, and garlic; toss to coat. Coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, half at a time, in hot skillet until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
2.
Place chicken in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add undrained tomatoes, frozen vegetables, and cannellini beans. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
3.
If desired, top individual servings with sour cream, shredded cheese, and/or guacamole.
Nutrition information
Calories 261, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 294 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 41 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 65%, Calcium 6%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Starch 1, Lean Meat 4.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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