Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chicken chili that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped green bell pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Sprinkle the chili seasoning, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using) over the mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
- This chili can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing leftovers is also a great option; they can last up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Feel free to customize the beans and vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg