Ingredients

  • 1 each onions chopped
  • 16 ounces chili beans canned
  • 15 ounces black beans
  • 15 ounces corn kernels, canned drained
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces beef one can or bottle
  • 20 ounces tomatoes diced with green chilies,undrained
  • 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix to taste
  • 3 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
  • 1 x cheddar cheese shredded, optional
  • 1 x sour cream optional
  • 1 x tortilla chips optional, crushed

Method

  • Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker.
  • Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend.
  • Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients.
  • Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled.
  • Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours.
  • Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.