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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

A super easy and delicious chicken chili that takes only 10 minutes to prep and simmers away all day to make weeknight dinners effortless!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 (1-cup servings)
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (you can also use breasts if you prefer)
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 4 teaspoons garlic
  • 1 cup mild enchilada sauce
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, sliced green onion, sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Just before serving, dice or shred the chicken. Garnish with optional toppings and serve.
FOR FREEZER MEAL OPTION:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. When ready to cook, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Empty ingredients into slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Just before serving, dice or shred the chicken. Garnish with optional toppings and serve.

Notes

  • This convenient chili recipe is a great prep-ahead freezer meal option. 
  • Serve the chili with tortilla chips and salsa, or with cornbread.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Potassium 839mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1490IU (30%) Vitamin C 28.5mg (32%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10(1-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1003mg 42%
Potassium 839mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1490IU 30%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 32%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.