Crockpot Chicken Chili Queso

INGREDIENTS

28 oz

can diced tomatoes, no salt added

1 cup

medium salsa

1/2 cup

boiling water

2 tbsp

chili powder

1/2 tbsp

smoked paprika

1 tbsp

garlic powder

1 tbsp

onion powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

2 tbsp

or to taste jalapeño (serrano) pepper with seeds, finely diced*

2 cans

each) kidney beans, drained & rinsed

14 oz

can white kidney/Great Northern/Cannelloni beans, drained & rinsed

large chicken breasts = 1.5 lbs, boneless & skinless (frozen are OK)

1 cup

skim milk

3 tbsp

whole wheat flour

slices or 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese

1/4 cup

chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)