Almost White Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water , or as needed
• 1 , 15.8 ounce
• 1 , 12 ounce
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 onion , chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 bays leaves
• salt to taste
• 4 ounces pepper jack cheese , cubed
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , cubed
• 1 green bell pepper , diced
• 0.25 cups sour cream , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine chicken, chicken broth, water, beans, salsa, tomato puree, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, molasses, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, bay leaves, and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, 4 to 6 hours.

2. 2

   Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred, and return to the cooker. Stir in pepper jack cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and bell pepper. Cover and cook until bell pepper is softened and cheeses have completely melted into the chili, 30 to 45 minutes more.

3. 3

   Adjust salt, black pepper, and chili powder to taste. Remove bay leaves. Serve warm, topped with sour cream and extra cheese, if desired.