Originally published as Slow Cooker Chicken & Sweet Potato Chili in Physician's Mutual - Recipe Contest 2014
I'm a college student and one of the things I miss the most about school is my mom's wonderful cooking. I also miss her well-stocked kitchen! This slow cooker recipe is something I can make in my dorm on a busy Sunday. I just throw it all in the slow cooker before I leave for church and come back to piping hot homemade comfort food. The first bite of this chili almost always brings me to tears; it's so good to have a little piece of home while away. Be sure to serve with a good sprinkle of cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and plenty of tortilla chips. —Bailey Starkey, Mount Vernon, Washington
Preparing Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Served Person: 8
contains white meat tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy slow cooker
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
30 oz black beans rinsed and drained
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
16 oz salsa
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
10 ounces frozen corn thawed
shredded cheddar cheese sour cream and tortilla chips
In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender. Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.