Slow Cooker Smoky-n-Sweet White Chicken Chili

So a couple of times on different occasions I have tried white chicken chilis that had a bit of a sweet/smoky taste to them, and I loved them but had no clue how to make them.  Then one day I was at the store and found myself in front of the Bush's Beans, which my family loves in all varieties.  And I looked at one can of baked beans that said "a touch of maple syrup" or something like that and a light bulb went off in my head.  I thought "I bet I could use some of these to make a white chicken chili!!  So I did, and yummmmm was it good!  Our family loved it so much.  Now if you're not a fan of mixing some sweet flavors into your main dishes, this may not be your thing, but we love baked beans so this was a hit.  I also used a rotisserie chicken that I had bought at Costco, but it would also taste great if you cooked your own chicken.  But this has definitely made it into my "regular dinner rotation hall of fame" and I use it when I don't want anything to do with what might be lurking in my freezer that needs defrosting and cooking.

Smoky-n-Sweet White Chicken Chili
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2 large cans Bush's Baked Beans (Maple Cured Bacon or any flavor work awesome, or you could use your own favorite brand of baked beans, we just like the Bush ones) ***DO NOT drain your beans
1 15 oz. can Great Northern Beans
2 15 oz. cans Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 1/2 cups Frozen Corn (or 1 can of corn, drained)
14 oz. Chicken Broth (or 2 cups water w/ 2 tsp. Chicken Boullion powder)
1 7 oz. can Fire Roasted Green Chilies
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 large Onion, chopped
1 Bell Pepper (green, red. or yellow-this is optional I don't always add the bell pepper)
1 Rotisserie Chicken, just tear that baby apart and throw in as much chicken as you can!!

NOTE: if you don't want to use your slow cooker to make this, you can heat up 2 Tablespoons of oil in a saucepot, add the onion and bell pepper (if using), and cut up fresh chicken breasts or thighs if you don't have a rotisserie chicken on hand.  Brown til chicken is cooked, then add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for about 30 minutes or so.

Throw all ingredients in a crock pot sprayed with cooking spray.  Cook on low for 4 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream, cilantro and chips. 

Recipe Source: Ourcookingcafe.com