white bean chicken chili

this recipe comes from my friend Erin, who made it for me once and I've never stopped thinking about it.

slow cooker white bean chicken chili
makes 6 servings

1 1/2 lbs lbs boneless, skinless chicken
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 zucchini, cut into large pieces
1 bell pepper, diced (you can use a poblano pepper if you want some spice)
32 oz chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 cans (15 oz ea) white beans, rinsed and drained
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Optional Garnishes:
sour cream
avocado, diced
chopped cilantro
shredded cheddar cheese

Place the chicken in the bottom of a 5-qt. slow cooker.

In a pan, heat the oil until ripping and hot. Add the onion, garlic, and pepper and saute for 3-4 mins. Scrape the mixture into the slow cooker.

Add the chicken broth, zucchini, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and chili powder.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Remove the zucchini and blend. Shred the chicken. Return zucchini to pot, and add beans. Cook on high for 30 ins until beans and soup are heated through. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with garnishes if desired.