Low Carb Mexican Chicken

Taken from The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon adobo seasoning
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄3 teaspoon  chili flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  green bell peppers, chopped
• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped green chilies, drained
•  shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Add first eleven ingredients (tomato paste through bell peppers) to the slow cooker crock and mix well.
2. Add chicken thighs and stir well to coat chicken with seasonings; then add black beans and chilies; do not stir.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Before serving, stir thoroughly. Serve with cheddar cheese and sour cream, if desired.