5.0 from 6 votes
Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
A true set-it-and-forget it dinner that the whole family loves. Chicken chili is pure comfort food, lightly spiced and loaded with beans and vegetables. It's even better on the second day, and freezes well.
Prep Time
20 hrs
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
1 d 2 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 large white onion
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups jarred tomato salsa
- 2 cans pinto beans drained, rinsed
- 1 can red kidney beans drained, rinsed
- 3/4 cup corn kernels optional
- 1/4 cup cilantro stems
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the chicken thighs into 1/2 inch pieces. Place them in the slow cooker. Finely dice the onion; chop the zucchini. Scrape both on top of the chicken.
- Carefully measure the seasonings into a small bowl: salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. This is when you can add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle chili powder for some extra heat. Mix the spices well, then sprinkle them into the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken stock, lime juice and salsa over the chicken. Tip in your drained beans, and corn, if using.
- Lastly, chop the cilantro stems and add them to the slow cooker. Stir everything thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
- Cook on low for 6 hours. The chili will be thick and fragrant. Taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Perhaps more salt, lime juice or chipotle powder.
- If desired, serve with your favourite chili toppings such as sour cream, cilantro, grated cheese and tortilla chips.
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Notes
- This is a relatively mild version of chili, but you can always spice it up. I like to add a dash of chipotle chili powder for some heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
804mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 804mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.