Food for the Body and Soul

Despite my near obsessive hand-washing, I've come down with something. We're going to just hope it's a cold and not the dreaded f-word. Get your mind out of the gutter; you know I mean the flu, right? In serious need of some comfort food, so this is what I'm throwing in the crockpot tomorrow morning--  my favorite White Chicken Chili.

I know you may have other White Chicken Chili recipes, but this one requires no browning or pre-cooking and if you buy frozen onions like I do, no chopping at all. Just dump everything in and walk away. I can't stand it when a crockpot recipe requires prep! Seriously, who has time to cook dinner at breakfast time?

I hope you are having a good day, and if you are under the weather like I am, that you have a nice snuggly blanket, a hot cup of tea, and a full DVR.

White Chicken Chili for Crockpot

With spring sports starting up, it is going to be harder and harder to find a time to cook and eat dinner. Last night I spent 2 hours in the car, and dinner consisted of Tostino's pizza rolls, a bowl of cereal, and Thin Mints. Eek.

Sooooooo, it's time to dust-off the crockpot. Please let me know your family faves!

Here's my go-to crockpot recipe (thanks, Donna!) that turns out great every time. I love that I don't have to do any browning or chopping.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

2 medium oninons, chopped ( I use frozen)

2 garlic cloves, minced (I use jarred)

1 T veg oil

2 14.5 oz cans chicken broth (more if you want it more soup-y)

2 15 oz cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and mashed slightly

2 4.5 oz cans chopped green chilis (1 if your family likes less spicy)

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp ground red pepper

Throw all into a crockpot and cook on high 8 hrs. Afterward, just shred chicken w/ a fork.

Top with cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.