Slow Cooker Paleo Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
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4.7
Slow Cooker Paleo Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
Description
Slow Cooker Paleo Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili features ground chicken and beef simmered with diced onion, garlic, diced red bell peppers, jalapeños, and sweet potatoes. The seasonings include smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes for a layered smoky and mildly spicy profile. Diced tomatoes and chicken broth create a rich base.
The recipe uses slow cooker or pressure cooker methods to allow the flavors to deepen and develop, making the meats tender and the sweet potato soft. The jalapeños provide controlled heat, balanced against the sweetness of the potato and the savory spices.
Optional goat cheese can be stirred in at the end to add creaminess, with fresh scallions and diced avocado as garnish to enhance freshness and texture. This chili serves well as a main meal on a cool day, offering a satisfying blend of protein, vegetables, and spice.
The recipe is flexible for Paleo diets by omitting the goat cheese or substituting ingredients as desired.
Ingredients
- 1 white onion diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 jalapeños (seeds removed)
- 1 sweet potato 14 oz, large
- 1 lb chicken ground, 93% lean
- 1 lb ground beef 95% lean
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 diced tomatoes petite, canned 14 oz
- 1 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- scallions for garnish, chopped
- 8 oz avocado from 2 small haas, diced
- 4 oz goat cheese (optional leave out for whole30)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except the scallion, avocado and goat cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low 8 hours. When done, break up the ground meat with a wooden spoon and add half of the goat cheese if using.
- Place all the ingredients except the scallion, avocado and goat cheese in the pressure cooker and cook high pressure 25 minutes. When done, break up the ground meat with a wooden spoon and add half of the goat cheese if using.
- Serve garnished with scallions and avocado on top.
- Serve garnished with scallions and avocado on top.
Notes
- This chili can be prepared either in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or in a pressure cooker for a faster 25-minute cook time.
- Garnish with diced avocado and scallions just before serving to keep the freshness and texture.
- Omit the goat cheese to maintain strict Paleo compliance if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1generous cup, 1 oz avocado | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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