Place the boneless skinless chicken in the crock pot.
Add the diced onion, diced pepper, kidney beans, black beans, cannelloni beans, corn and tomatoes into the crock pot.
Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, ground pepper and bay leaf to the crock pot.
Next, add the diced onion and diced pepper.
Pour the chicken broth in and mix the ingredients with a spoon.
Place the lid on the crock pot and set the temperature to high.
Cook the chili for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
When the chicken is cooked remove it from the slow cooker to a bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat. Pour the shredded meat back into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Thicken the chili if desired.
How to thicken chicken chili
Mix the corn starch and water in a small bowl.
Pour the slurry into the crock pot and stir.
Place the lid back on and let the chili thicken for 15 to 30 minutes.
Serve the chicken chili in a bowl and top with shredded cheese if desired.
Makes about 8 serving.
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Recipe Expert Tips
Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used. It is best to use the whole pieces of chicken to prevent the chicken from drying out.
Canned Beans: You can use any combination of beans you like.
Thickening: Thicken the chili with a corn starch and water slurry.