Crockpot Chili Recipe
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4.3
Crockpot Chili Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Chili Recipe features a combination of Italian pork sausage and ground chicken browned before slow cooking to enrich the base flavors. Onions, garlic, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, kidney and white beans, tomato paste, and chicken broth come together with spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Tuscan seasoning, brown sugar, and a hint of cocoa powder. This complex spice blend provides subtle heat and depth.
The dish simmers for several hours in a slow cooker, allowing the ingredients to blend fully while tenderizing the meats and softening the beans and vegetables. The addition of Parmesan rinds during cooking can enhance the umami flavor. The chili is finished with shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses and served with spoonfuls of sour cream, contributing creaminess and mellowing the spices.
This chili is ideal for a casual dinner or game day meal, and its flexible ingredients allow for using different meats like ground turkey or beef. It can be accompanied by bread or tortilla chips as desired. Adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking for preferred salt and spice levels.
Brown the meats thoroughly to develop flavor before slow cooking. If your slow cooker has a browning feature, you can use that to save time. Begin with minimal added salt due to the salty sausage and adjust later as needed. Leftovers store well and reheat easily.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian pork sausage see the notes
- 1 lb ground chicken breast or thigh
- 1 large onion finely minced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 Parmesan Cheese optional, rinds
- 2 cans (14 oz each can) diced tomatoes
- 1 can oz Kidney Beans
- 1 can oz White beans
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 4 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon tuscan seasoning
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 8 tablespoon sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and on a medium heat.* (See the notes)
- Add Italian pork sausage and ground chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the big chunks with a fork until the liquid evaporates and meat is thoroughly cooked and slightly brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer cooked meat into a bowl of slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients except cheese and sour cream.** (See the notes)
- Cover with a lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and both type of cheese.
Notes
- Ground meats can be substituted with turkey, beef, or game meat like deer depending on preference.
- If your slow cooker includes a browning function, use it to cook the meat directly in the pot, saving time.
- Begin with a lower amount of salt since Italian sausage contains salt; adjust seasoning after cooking.
- Adding Parmesan rinds during slow cooking enriches the chili's savory depth.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 808 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 808kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 32.4g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4g | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 2467mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 19.3g | 77% |
| Sugar | 10.1g | 20% |
| Calcium | 3290mg | 329% |
| Iron | 11.3mg | 63% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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