Serves 8-10

Ingredients

1lb ground chicken, cooked and drained of fat

1C  yellow onion, chopped

1C green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup of Bellisari’s Saigon Street Sauce

1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

15oz corn, drained

15oz black beans, drained and rinsed well

15oz petite diced tomatoes, drained

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

3 1/2C chicken or beef broth

8oz cheddar cheese, shredded

1C heavy cream

3-4Tb all purpose flour

Avocado slices for garnish

Directions

To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add cooked beef, vegetables, beans, Bellisari’s Saigon Street Sauce, seasonings and broth. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

When 4 hours is up, stir in shredded cheese. Whisk together flour and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into slow cooker, stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

Garnish with avocado slices, and serve with tortilla chips.  

*Ground beef or turkey may be substituted for chicken  *1 1/2 - 2Tb cornstarch may be substituted for flour for a gluten free option