Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 pound fully cooked smoked chicken sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the chicken breasts, sausage, onion, bell pepper, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Shred or chop the chicken and serve the chili hot.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 10 grams
• Saturated Fat: 3 grams
• Sodium: 600 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 6 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Perfect for a cold night
• Can be made ahead of time
• Freezes well

User Comments:

• "This chili is absolutely delicious! The combination of chicken and sausage gives it a unique flavor that I love."
• "I made this chili for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and it's a real crowd-pleaser."
• "This is my go-to chili recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have fully cooked smoked chicken sausage, you can substitute raw sausage. Just cook it through before adding it to the slow cooker.
• You can adjust the heat level of the chili by adding more or less chili powder.
• Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, and onions.