For healthy alternatives, chicken makes a great substitute for ground beef. This recipe comes from Pam Van Camp, Supervisor, Mississippi Valley Surgery Center.
Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
5 frozen chicken breasts
1 large jar of Randalls® navy beans
2 – 15 oz cans of Rotel®
1 large can (family sized) cream of chicken soup
3 cups water
1 pkg – Williams® Regular chili mix (not chicken chili mix)
1 stick of margarine or butter
1/2 cup flour
Directions:
1. Combine frozen chicken, navy beans, Rotel®, cream of chicken soup and water in a crockpot.
2. Cook on low for six hours.
3. Remove chicken and dice.
4. Melt butter/margarine in a saucepan and then add flour to make a roux.
5. Add roux to the crockpot, then add the diced chicken.
6. (Optional) Serve with cheese (CoJack or Cheddar) and tortilla chips.
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