Description
Experience the comforting embrace of slow cooker chicken chili, a dish that transforms tender chicken and vibrant vegetables into a flavorful feast. As it simmers, your home fills with a rich aroma that invites everyone to gather around the table. Perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to impress both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the garlic, onion, and red bell pepper.
- Place chopped onion and minced garlic in the slow cooker as a base.
- Layer boneless chicken breasts over the onions and garlic.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, chopped red bell pepper, and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin evenly over all ingredients.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over everything until submerged.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours without opening the lid.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg