Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 10-oz. pkgs. refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
  • 1 15-oz. can Great Northern or white kidney beans (cannellini beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
  • 1 4-oz. can diced green chile peppers
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce) (optional)
  • fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Method

  • 1.
  • Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  • Sprinkle chicken with cumin and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, cook chicken, half at a time, in hot oil over medium heat until brown.
  • Place chicken in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Stir in alfredo sauce, beans, broth, onion, chile peppers, and garlic.
  • 2.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
  • If desired, sprinkle each serving with cheese and parsley.
  • Makes 8 servings.