Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Chili recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a comforting meal with minimal effort. Packed with tender chicken, beans, flavorful spices, and topped with your favorite garnishes, this hearty chili is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
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Chicken Chili:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels (drained)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Toppings (optional):
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust spice level to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
