Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili

Delicious chicken chili with the added protein of nutty Quinoa. I love this recipe for its' ease and its' taste. I got this recipe from Facebook Sweetreatsmore.com

• Ready In: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup quinoa, rinsed
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
• 14  ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 1⁄2-3  cups  chicken stock
• 15  ounces corn, drained
• 2  large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, I use a 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
• 1  teaspoon  dried minced onion, I use more
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon chili powder, can use Taco seasoning

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Place chicken in crockpot.
3. Put quinoa in a sieve and pour boiling water over it.
4. Mix with all other ingredients and pour over chicken.
5. Cook for 5-7 hours on low.
6. Remove chicken and shred it and return chicken to crockpot.
7. Keep on warm until ready to serve.
8. Can garnish with grated cheese and or sour cream.