Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup

INGREDIENTS

8 tbsp

butter

2 cloves

garlic

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

4 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

4 tsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

ground cumin

1 tbsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

salt

freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

1 1/2 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts

10 oz

can diced tomatoes with green chilies

medium fresh jalapeño pepper (, minced (seeds and membranes left intact for spicy, removed for mild))

2 cups

freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese ((or Mexican blend or Colby Jack cheese, plus more for serving))

tortilla chips (, for serving)

fresh cilantro ((for serving, optiona), chopped)