{Let's Get Crockin'} Chicken Chili Casserole

Another healthy slow cooker meal is making its debut today. 

This is probably the husband's favorite so far. 

It's got a subtle kick, and fills you up for hours since it's packed with protein! 

Ingredients

Serves 8-10 

2 smoked chorizo sausages, cubed

2 cans white beans, drained + rinsed

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup barley (I used pearl barley - but hulled or pot barley work too)

1, 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, including juice

2 small onions, finely chopped

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp ground cumin 

2 cups chicken stock, low sodium

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 tsp chili powder, dissolved in 1 tbsp lime juice

1 jalapeno pepper, minced {optional}

avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime for garnish 

Directions

Add all ingredients except:

chili powder + lime juice mixture, red peppers, and jalapeno pepper to slow cooker

Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours

Stir in red pepper, chili powder mixture + jalapeno {optional} and cook an additional 

30 min - 1 hr on High until peppers are tender

Garnish + serve with your favorite beverage! 

Skinny margarita, anyone? 

Enjoy!