Best 5 Slow Cooker Chicken And Sausage Chili Recipes

Slow cooker chicken and sausage chili is an easy, flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a delicious and hearty chili that the whole family will love. The combination of chicken, sausage, and beans provides a variety of textures and flavors, while the spices and seasonings add a depth of flavor that will keep you coming back for more. So grab your slow cooker and let's get started on this mouthwatering dish!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY SAUSAGE-CHICKEN CHILI

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The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I combined two chili recipes and then added a few extra touches of my own. -Carolyn Etzler, Thurmont, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CHILI

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After browsing through many, many chili recipes, I ended up creating one of my own.

Provided by Lee Ann Girard

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

Time 7h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
½ cup beer
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ red onion, chopped
1 pound ground chicken
¾ pound bulk Italian sausage
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

Combine the stewed tomatoes, beer, hot sauce, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High for 1 hour.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the red onion in the hot oil until tender. Stir in the ground chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and return the skillet to the heat. Fry the sausage in the reheated skillet until completely browned and crumbly; add to the slow cooker. Mix the tomato paste and kidney beans into the chili. Continue cooking on High another 2 hours. Switch the heat to Low and simmer 4 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1391.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CHILI RECIPE

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Provided by pchmiel

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup beer
1/4 tsp hot sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 pound ground chicken
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

1.Combine the stewed tomatoes, beer, hot sauce, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High for 1 hour. 2.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the red onion in the hot oil until tender. Stir in the ground chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and return the skillet to the heat. Fry the sausage in the reheated skillet until completely browned and crumbly; add to the slow cooker. Mix the tomato paste and kidney beans into the chili. Continue cooking on High another 2 hours. Switch the heat to Low and simmer 4 hours more.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI

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This is so incredibly easy, and I have made it numerous times. I love making this for freezer meals and passing it along to my friends with new babies. This makes a great freezer meal; you can add all ingredients into a freezer bag before or after cooking and freeze.

Provided by carry016

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

Time 6h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot sauce (such as Cholula®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

Lightly grease the crock of your slow cooker with vegetable oil.
Put chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker crock; add chicken broth, black beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, yellow onion, chili powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Cook on Low for 6 hours (or on High for 3 hours).
Remove chicken breasts from the crock to a cutting board. Shred chicken into strands with a pair of forks and return it to the mixture in the crock; add sour cream and stir.
Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 907.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW-COOKED CHUNKY CHILI

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Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. -Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Chopped red onion, optional
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. If desired, serve with shredded cheese, chopped onion and sour cream. , Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili and toppings separately in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Sprinkle with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

Choose the right sausage: For a more flavorful chili, use a spicy or smoked sausage. If you prefer a milder chili, use a sweet or mild sausage.
Brown the sausage and chicken: This step helps to develop the flavor of the chili and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
Use a variety of beans: Different beans offer different flavors and textures. For a classic chili, use a combination of kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
Add spices and seasonings to taste: Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Experiment with different spices and seasonings until you find a combination that you enjoy.
Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is typically served with cheese, sour cream, and onions. You can also add avocado, jalapeños, or cornbread.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker chicken and sausage chili is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!