March 26, 2009 by Scott.

This is a nice easier chili than the other and a bit healthier as well.

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey and cook, stirring, until meat is brown. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes or more, until flavors are well blended.

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March 26, 2009 by Scott.

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts (I put 4 in and it was still good)

- shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- crushed tortilla chips (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.

Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled and shred. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours.

Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

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March 23, 2009 by Scott.

Ingredients:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 36oz BBQ sauce (pick your favorite)
- (optional) Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, Onion powder to taste

Directions:
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Pour 1/2 of BBQ sauce over chicken and mix for good coverage

Cook in slow cooker for 2.5 hours on high. Take chicken out and shred. Put chicken back in slow cooker and pour 1/2 remaining BBQ sauce over chicken and mix. Cook on low for 1.5 hours.

Can be served plain or with buns.

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