Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

This slow cooker chicken recipe is sure to win you a first place prize at your chili cook off party! Not fair to vote on your own dish!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chicken, coarsely ground preferred
• 3 tablespoons chili powder, plus 2 teaspoons
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (28-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 medium sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces), peeled and shredded
• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup instant tapioca (recommended: Minute tapioca)
• 1 to 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch ground cloves
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup lager-style beer, optional
• Topping: Sour cream shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese chopped scallions, and chopped pickled jalapenos

Directions

Put the chicken in the slow cooker .Add 3 tablespoons of the chili powder and all the rest of the ingredients, except the beer. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder, the beer, if using, and season with more salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Divide the chili among warm bowls. Serve with the topping of your choice

(Food Network)