Best Slow-Cooker White Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 T vegetable oil1 # ground turkey (or chicken)2 onions, finely chopped6 cloves garlic, minced1 T cumin seeds1 T dried oregano leaves1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped1 t pepper2 c. chicken (or veg) broth/stock1 can white kidney beans (19 oz can)1 can tomatoes (28 oz can)2 green bell peppers (add at end, in strips)1.5 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 can diced mild green chilies, drained (4.5 oz can)cilantro and/or sour cream (optional)
Directions
1. In a skillet, heat 1 T oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no long pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to slow cooker stoneware.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 T oil and onions. Stir and cook until softened. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, jalapeno, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for one minute. Add tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil Cook, stirring, about five minutes.
3. Add drained and rinsed beans to slow cooker stoneware. Pour tomato mixture over them. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Mixture should be hot and bubbling.
4. Add green pepppers, cheese, and chilies. Stir. Cook on high for 20-30 more minutes.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and sour cream, if desired.
My kids also like a little extra shredded cheese on top, but I usually pass.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MPLSWOMAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 374.0
  • Total Fat: 19.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.0 mg
  • Sodium: 791.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 30.1 g

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