"Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup with bold and flavorful Tex-Mex inspired flavors! As a total bonus, the slow cooker does most of the work...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 Tablespoons butter
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2 cloves garlic
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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4 teaspoons chili powder
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1 Tablespoon ground cumin
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1 Tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 medium fresh jalapeño pepper (, minced (seeds and membranes left intact for spicy, removed for mild))
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2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese ((or Mexican blend or Colby Jack cheese, plus more for serving))
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tortilla chips (, for serving)
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fresh cilantro ((for serving, optiona), chopped)