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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is comfort food to the nth degree! There's nothing better than a big bowl of chili that basically cooks itself.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce, unseasoned
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Place all of the ingredients except the sour cream in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, stir to combine and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6-8 hours or overnight. 
  2. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker when chili is finished and use 2 forks to shred into bite size pieces. 
  3. Serve chili topped with sour cream. 
  4. optional toppings: grated cheddar cheese, plain greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, avocado slices

Notes

  • To prep and freeze: Place all the ingredients in a gallon-sized zippered freezer bag, seal the bag, and mix everything together by pressing on the outside of the bag with your hands. Label the chili and freeze until ready to use, up to 4 months. When ready, place the frozen mixture into the crock pot and set the heat according to directions in step 1-3. 
  • To prep and freeze: Place all the ingredients in a gallon-sized zippered freezer bag, seal the bag, and mix everything together by pressing on the outside of the bag with your hands. Label the chili and freeze until ready to use, up to 4 months. When ready, place the frozen mixture into the crock pot and set the heat according to directions in step 1-3. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 550mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%

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