My Favorite Slow-Cooker Chili (& Yes, My Kids Love it Too!)

March 16, 2015

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Being fit and healthy is a part of my job, so alas I have to count calories and eat light. I recently discovered The Skinnytaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka, and it has been a godsend! Now I’m not stuck eating salads every night while I watch the rest of my family eat all the good stuff. The meals are easy, fresh, and flavorful (so I never feel like I’m denying myself). Gina’s chicken chili is one of my most favorite meals to make for my family. It’s so amazingly simple and delicious that I make it at least once a week. I’ve adapted the recipe, but I think it’s just as delicious (if I do say so myself!).

Katherine Heigl is an actress, animal rights activist, and mom. And, 2015 has been a big year for her already: She wrapped the first season of her latest TV drama, “State of Affairs,” as well as starring roles in the independent feature films Your Right Mind, opposite Ben Barnes, and Jenny’s Wedding, with Alexis Bledel and Tom Wilkinson. Previously, she portrayed Dr. Isobel “Izzie” Stevens for six seasons on “Grey’s Anatomy” and she co-starred on the WB sci-fi drama series “Roswell.” Heigl has starred in hit movies as well, including Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, and The Ugly Truth (which she executive produced), and she’s appeared in The Big Wedding, New Year’s Eve, Life as We Know It, Killers, The Ringer, King of the Hill, and My Father the Hero.In addition to being an Emmy-winning actress, Katherine is an animal rights activist. In 2009, she and her mother, Nancy, launched the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation in honor of her late older brother. The Heigls are using their resources to work directly to address the pet population crises in Los Angeles and across the country. The foundation also funds pet education programs, actively supports spay/neuter programs, pet adoption programs, and funds and supports small dog transport from local kill shelters to both no-kill shelters and rescues facilities throughout the country.Katherine lives in Utah with her husband Josh Kelley, and their two daughters, Nancy Leigh Kelley and Adalaide Marie Hope Kelley.