Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

 : 10 servings | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 266  SmartPoints: 6
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 cup diced sweet onion
    2 -3 chicken breast fillets (1.5 lbs) cut into bite size pieces (optional skinless, boneless thighs or a combination of breasts & thighs)
    1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes with liquid
    1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    1 1/2 cups chicken broth, fat free, low sodium (optional vegetable broth or water)
    2 tablespoons chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
    1/2 teaspoon cumin
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    Kosher or sea salt to taste
    1 (15.5 ounce) can Cannellini or Navy beans, drained and rinsed
    1 (15.5 ounce) can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    ¼ cup reduced fat cheddar cheese for garnish
Combine all the above ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 hours in a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Spoon into bowls and garnish with a little cheddar cheese and diced onion, if desired.