Amelia's Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can corn, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.
3. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
4. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and cooked chicken.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
7. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Brunswick stew is a traditional Southern dish that originated in the city of Brunswick, Georgia.
• The original Brunswick stew recipe used squirrel meat as the primary protein.
• Today, chicken is the most popular protein used in Brunswick stew.