Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken chili delivers comfort with minimal effort. Mexican-inspired flavors combine tender chicken, robust beans, and zesty spices for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 28 oz (794 g) diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
- 15 oz (425 g) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz (425 g) yellow corn kernels (drained)
- 14.5 oz (411 g) stewed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz (411 g) chicken broth
- 8 oz (227 g) tomato sauce
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a uniform base layer that will absorb the incoming flavors.
- Systematically layer diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and chicken broth over the chicken. Distribute onions, black beans, and corn evenly across the surface.
- Generously season the mixture with salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Gently mix all ingredients, allowing seasonings to integrate seamlessly while preserving chicken integrity.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and flavors meld completely.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by checking internal temperature and texture. Transfer chili to serving bowls, optionally topping with shredded cheese or sour cream for additional richness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Cook chicken on low heat for maximum tenderness, allowing proteins to break down slowly and absorb rich spices without becoming dry or stringy.
- Adjust chili powder and black pepper quantities to create mild, medium, or spicy versions that suit individual taste preferences and heat tolerances.
- Substitute chicken with firm tofu, tempeh, or additional beans to create a protein-packed vegetarian alternative without compromising flavor complexity.
- This chili freezes exceptionally well in airtight containers for up to three months, making it perfect for batch cooking and convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 541 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg