Hearty Crockpot Chicken Chili: A Cozy Hug in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, optional)