Patti's Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1-1/2 lbs ground chicken2 medium yellow onions, chopped (2 cups)1 medium rib celery chopped (1/2 cup)4 large cloves garlic, minced2 tlbs paprika1/2 tlbs choped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp dried, crumbled1/2 tlbs chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried, crumbled1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)1/2 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp ground allspiceSalt, optional, and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 28oz can peeled tomatoes1 8oz can tomato sauce1/2 cup water1 lb. dried thin whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half1 15.5-ounce can dark red kidney beansTOPPINGS3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese (3 ozs)1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)Oyster Crackers
Directions
In large skillet brown chicken, onions, celery, and garlic over medium-high heat until the chicken is browned and onions are limp, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain off any fat.

Transfer meat mixture to a 3-1/2 quart or larger crockery slow cooker and combine with remaining ingredients except spaghetti and Toppings. Stir to mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours or on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours. Stir once during the last hour if cooking on HIGH.

About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package directiions. Drain and keep warm.

Stir the chili. Serve in wide, shallow soup bowls, ladled over a serving of hot spaghetti. Garnish with cheese and onions. Serve with oyster crackers on the side.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATTI1819.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 304.5
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 48.0 mg
  • Sodium: 321.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 21.1 g

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