taco style chicken chili

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno chopped and seeded 
• 1 16-oz can black beans
• 1 16-oz can kidney beans
• 3 tablespoons tube style tomato paste such as amore  mixed with 1 cup of water  or stock i used half and half
• 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
•  14.5-oz can rotel with chilies i like spicy so i used the habanero 
• 1 can diced tomatoes 
• 24 oz (3-4) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• chili peppers, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  •   taco seasonings
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions: 

Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Top with fresh cilantro. Also try it with low fat cheese and sour cream (extra points).


im looking forward to a lazy Sunday spent with my dog at the park so i was looking for a slow cooker recipe that would cook while i was gone  i browsed pinterest came up with a few recipes including homemade taco seasoning all other ingredients were here so no last minute shopping i tweaked the three i looked up and this is what i came up with with what i had on hand no shopping required so now i can enjoy the day off and relax on this most beautiful Sunday  a nice low cal high fiber recipe  with leftovers for lunch tomorrow I cook for two and this is making a large pot