Crock Pot Chicken Chili Recipe

It's that time of year Dudes and Grrrls! Some of us are experiencing Chilly weather where we live so to make sure no one feels left out, we're making this our "Chili" recipe. Break out your Slow Cookers and let's get started on this Protein Packed healthy recipe.

• 2c / 430g White Northern Dry Beans
• 2 Large Chicken Breasts ( when cubed it yields approximately 2 1/4 c or 498g )
• 1T. Olive Oil
• 1/2 Large or 1 whole small yellow onion / 87 g
• 4c / 891g Chicken Broth
• 1T. Garlic Powder
• 2t. Cumin
• 1t. Oregano
• 1/2 t. Black Pepper
• 1 t. Cayenne Pepper
• 1 (7oz/196g) can Chopped Green Chili's. 
• 1c. / 224g Fat Free Sour Cream
• 1/2c / 123g Fat Free Milk

Start by following  the "Quick Soak" directions on the package.  As these beans are soaking, you can start all your other food preparation.

Chop the Chicken into little bite size morsels.  Chop your onion into similar sizes. Gather all your other ingredients.

Sauté your Chicken in the Olive Oil over medium heat for a few minutes.  Then add your onion. Stir around frequently and cook until your Chicken is no longer pink.

Pour this into your Crock Pot.

Add all your spices and stir around until the Chicken and Onions are coated.

When your beans are done soaking, drain, rince and add to your Crock Pot and stir.

Now add your Chicken Broth and Chili's and stir.

Place your lid on and set your Crock Pot on High 4 to 6 hours or if you need more time, Low 8 to 10 hours.

When it's done and the beans are soft, turn it off and add your Fat Free Sour Cream and Milk. Stir until it's all blended.

This is even better garnished with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños!

Enjoy!

This recipe makes approximately 8 servings of 1 1/2 c or 392g.

One Serving contains:

• Cal.              311
• Fat.              4g
• Carb.           40g
• Sugar.         0
• Protein.       27g

Let us know how you liked it!  :0)

About the Buff Blog:

The Buff Food Blog is updated every Thursday in collaboration with the Buff Mom, Diane! A lot of the recipes you'll find here every week is what the Buff Dudes consumed growing up, transforming them from a couple of simple 'dudes' into BUFF DUDES! Thanks, Buff Mom!

Spice Rub Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

As you know dudes n' grrrls we love our Slow Cooker recipes. If you don't own a Slow Cooker already, we highly suggestion you picking one up. They're cheap and help you create healthy food with ease. Having said that, this recipe is our newest (and favorite) Slow Cooker recipe! What easier way to cook a whole chicken than to throw it in a bit with a few spices, come back a few hours later and have a feast for a whole family? (Or maybe just one very hungry Buff Dude) 

Either way, we know you'll love it! Now let's get started...

• Whole Chicken (approximately 5 lbs)
• 1 large yellow onion - sliced
• Spice Rub-
• 1 t. Salt & Pepper
• 2t. Paprika
• 1/2 t. Cayenne pepper
• 1t. Onion powder
• 1t. Garlic powder
• 1t. Mrs. Dash (or any brand of no salt seasoning)

Drizzle a little oil in your Crock Pot. Place your sliced onions in a layer on the oil. (this will be the "bed" your chicken will rest on)

We removed the skin from the chicken. With a small knife, carefully cut underneath the skin as you pull it away from the chicken.  It took maybe 5 minutes. We left the skin on the wings. This way your rub goes directly onto the meat. Plus we're cutting out more fat and calories.

Rince your chicken and pat it dry.

Next mix your Spice Rub ingredients into a small bowl then with your hands start rubbing it all over your chicken.

Once it's completely covered lay it breast side down on to the bed of onions.

Put your lid on and start your Crock Pot.

Low 5 to 6 hours or High 3 to 4 hours.

You won't need to add any fluids....The chickens natural juices will come out.

Number of servings 5 to 6

Serving size 4 oz (112g) with 1 oz (28g) of onion slices

• Cal.               277
• Fat.               20g
• Carb.            2g
• Sugar.          0
• Protein.        21g

Enjoy!

About the Buff Blog:

The Buff Food Blog is updated every Thursday in collaboration with the Buff Mom, Diane! A lot of the recipes you'll find here every week is what the Buff Dudes consumed growing up, transforming them from a couple of simple 'dudes' into BUFF DUDES! Thanks, Buff Mom!