Best 7 Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

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Creating a hearty and flavorful chili dish doesn't have to be a time-consuming task. With the convenience of a slow cooker, you can whip up an easy and delectable chili that will tantalize your taste buds without requiring hours of hovering over the stove. This article presents a collection of simple slow cooker chili recipes that are perfect for busy individuals, families on the go, or anyone looking for a fuss-free meal that delivers maximum flavor. Get ready to explore a variety of chili creations, each bursting with unique combinations of spices, beans, vegetables, and tender meat, all slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty slow cooker.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili image

Very quick and easy, a never-fail recipe. My family and friends just love it. Serve with corn chips, diced onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Kevin and Tammy P

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     White Chili Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (15.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, undrained
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
2 (15.25 ounce) cans corn, undrained
3 onions, diced
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 rotisserie chicken, boned and cubed
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine great Northern beans, pinto beans, corn, onions, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, green chile peppers, hot pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

EASY SLOW COOKER CHILI



Easy Slow Cooker Chili image

This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a long day away.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt added tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours. Garnish individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER EASY THREE-BEAN CHILI



Slow-Cooker Easy Three-Bean Chili image

THE Chili recipe around here. Three kinds of beans + onions, green peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spices bubble in the Crock Pot while you go about your day. Ground beef can go in the carnivores' portions if you like. Chili two ways=a happy home!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15-ounce) cans chili beans in sauce
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15-ounce can) black beans, drained
2 (15-ounce cans) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (crushed tomatoes are also good)
2 medium green peppers (chopped (about 3 cups chopped))
2 medium yellow onions (chopped (about 3 cups chopped))
2 medium cloves garlic (chopped)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
20 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 pound lean ground beef
2 pounds lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except the Tabasco (if using) and the ground beef to the slow-cooker/Crock Pot. Stir. Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Taste and add Tabasco if desired. If serving an all-vegan chili, skip to "Serve with toppings."
  • In a medium or large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with a little salt and pepper for flavor, if you wish. Drain off any fat. Add five cups of the chili to the browned ground beef. Stir, continuing the medium heat, and heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • In a medium or large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with a little salt and pepper for flavor, if you wish. Drain off any fat. Add to the chili in the Crock Pot either at the beginning of the cooking process or near the end.
  • Serve with assorted toppings such as diced avocado, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, sour cream (or vegan sour cream), grated cheddar or jack cheese (or vegan cheese), and some Tabasco or Tapatio sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 255 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HIDDEN VALLEY® EASY SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



Hidden Valley® Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili image

Chicken breasts seasoned with Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning and chili powder are simmered in a slow cooker with green chiles and white beans to make this white chicken chili.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hidden Valley®

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 large onion, diced
2 (4 ounce) cans canned diced green chiles
2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern white beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ bunch Fresh cilantro
¼ cup Canned corn
¼ cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
8 teaspoons Sour cream
2 tablespoons Diced avocados

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in the pot of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with the Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning mix and chili powder. Top with the onion, green chiles (with liquid), beans, and chicken broth. Stir together and cover. Cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred, and add back to the slow cooker. If creamy white chicken chili is desired, stir in heavy cream and cook on high heat just until warmed through and slightly thickened. Serve warm, topped with garnishes of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 42.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1672.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY SLOW COOKER CHILI CHEESE FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Fries Recipe by Tasty image

It's the ultimate WFH-friendly meal! Cook up a batch of comforting chili in your slow cooker and serve with your favorite toppings, or, in true Tasty fashion, use it to top off some French fries. Don't forget the DIY pickled jalapeños. It's a chili cheese dream!

Provided by Andrew Pollock

Categories     Appetizers

Time 8h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb cooked lean ground beef, or turkey
1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cans diced tomato, with green chiles
1 can kidney bean, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic
2 strips lime zest
6 jalapeñoes, sliced into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) round
1 bag frozen french fries, preferably crinkle cut
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend
½ cup sour cream
4 scallions, thinly sliced
slow cooker

Steps:

  • Make the chili: In a slow cooker, combine the ground beef, onion, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cover and cook on low, stirring often, for about 6 hours, or until the onions are tender.
  • While the chili cooks, make the quick pickled jalapeños: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, and lime zest. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the salt and sugar have dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeños to a medium heatproof bowl or large mason jar. Carefully pour the pickling liquid over the jalapeños, making sure they are fully submerged. Let the pickles cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the jar and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to use. The pickled jalapeños will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Make the chili cheese fries: Preheat the oven according to the French fry package instructions.
  • Spread the French fries in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 3 minutes less than the package instructs.
  • Remove the fries from the oven and top with several large scoops of chili. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
  • Dollop the sour cream on top of the chili cheese fries, then garnish with the scallions and pickled jalapeños. Let cool slightly, then serve directly off of the pan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 10 grams

EASY SLOW COOKER CHILI



Easy Slow Cooker Chili image

Family favorite. Quick and easy.

Provided by christine moore

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef, or more to taste
3 (16 ounce) cans chili beans in sauce (such as Bush's®)
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup brown sugar
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 dash barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir browned beef, chili beans in sauce, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and green chilies, onion, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili seasoning mix, and barbeque sauce together in the crock of a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1644.9 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

EASY SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN CHILI



Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili image

Hearty chicken chili with a bit of zip from RO*TEL® tomatoes. Cream cheese makes it richer and creamier than a standard broth-based white chicken chili. Super easy to assemble - just throw everything in the slow cooker. This one will stand out in the crowd at any chili cook-off/tasting. It is brought to our neighborhood chili tasting each year and is the first one gone every year! Serve topped with green onions, cilantro, and shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired.

Provided by bradysmom

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can corn, undrained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour cannellini beans, black beans, corn, and tomatoes over the chicken in order listed. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix, chili powder, cumin, and onion powder on top. Place cream cheese on top. Cook on Low until chicken is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks or cut into bite-sized chunks. Stir chicken back into the slow cooker; mix chili thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1322.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Brown the Meat First: Browning the meat before adding it to the slow cooker adds flavor and helps to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili will be. Use fresh vegetables, lean ground beef, and flavorful spices.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Slow Cooker: If you overcrowd the slow cooker, the food won't cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space for the ingredients to circulate.
  • Add Liquid as Needed: The amount of liquid you need will depend on the type of chili you are making. If the chili is too thick, add more liquid. If the chili is too thin, simmer it uncovered for a while to reduce the liquid.
  • Season to Taste: Always season the chili to taste before serving. Add more salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed.
  • Let the Chili Rest: After cooking the chili, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chili is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow cooker chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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