There's nothing quite like the feeling of walking into your home on a cold, dreary day, and smelling the aromas of a delicious, hearty chili wafting through the air. A slow cooker chicken chili is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have the time or energy to spend hours in the kitchen. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it's also packed with flavor and warmth, making it perfect comfort food. The slow cooker does all the work for you, so you can relax and enjoy your time with family and friends while your kitchen fills with the mouth-watering scents of this classic dish.
Let's cook with our recipes!
EASY SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
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
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
SLOW-COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Add the chicken breasts to a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the chicken. Add the beans, celery, garlic, canned chiles, onions, bell peppers and jalapeno. Pour in the chicken broth, put the lid on and cook on low until the beans are cooked, the vegetables are soft and the flavors are combined, about 7 1/2 hours.
- Mix the milk with the masa and add to the slow cooker. Add the frozen corn straight from the freezer and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened, another 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a board and shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker, then add the lime juice, sprinkle over the Monterey Jack cheese and stir to melt.
- To serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, extra cheese and cilantro. Roll up warm corn tortillas and serve on the side of the bowl.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI
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
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-COOKER GREEN CHICKEN CHILI
This easy, slow-cooked chili is not your average "bowl of red." With chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and pinto beans, it's more of a cross between chile verde (usually made with pork) and white chicken chili. Just a few ingredients and effortless prep gives you a flavorful and satisfying "bowl of green."
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Chili Dinner Soup/Stew Chicken Tomatillo Sweet Potato/Yam Bean Salsa Slow Cooker Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix chicken, potatoes, salsa, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily with a fork and sweet potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Shred chicken in slow cooker with 2 forks. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and/or onion, if using.
- Do Ahead
- Chili can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.
SLOW COOKER CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN CHILI
Chicken chili made in the slow cooker with a cream cheese sauce.
Provided by Andrea Escobar
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken at the bottom of a slow cooker; pour corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes on top. Top with ranch dressing mix, chili powder, cumin, and onion powder. Stir together. Place cream cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 6 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred chicken with 2 forks; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1721.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
A slow cooker recipe for white chicken chili assembled quickly with chicken thighs, canned beans and zesty tomatoes.
Provided by Pam Cooking Spray
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 6h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray inside of 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 1 can of beans in slow cooker; mash with potato masher or spoon until smooth. Add second can of beans and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours. Carefully separate chicken into bite-size pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 261.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SLOW-COOKER CHILI CHICKEN TACOS
Hearty meats such as chicken thighs become fall-apart sumptuous after a long, gentle simmer in the slow cooker -- the results are ideal for shredding into tacos or sandwich fillings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In slow cooker, combine chicken, garlic, salsa, chiles, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cover; cook on high, 4 hours (or on low, 8 hours).
- Transfer chicken to a serving bowl, and shred, using two forks; moisten with cooking juices. Serve in taco shells, with toppings, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g
SLOW COOKER GROUND CHICKEN CHILI
After trying out many mediocre chili recipes over the years, I decided to create my own hearty chicken chili with a little kick to it in a slow cooker.
Provided by KatieO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized pan. Cook and stir ground chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Combine chili powder, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; stir into chicken to coat.
- Transfer chicken to a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, black beans, onion, and chopped jalapeno. Pour chicken broth over mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on High until chili has cooked down and thickened, about 4 hours, stirring corn kernels into mixture during last 30 minutes of cook time.
- Spoon chili into bowls and top each with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and sliced jalapeno.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 17.1 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1620.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
SLOW COOKER WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI
A wonderful alternative to the standard red chili. This slow cooker chili is made with chicken, white beans, and green chiles with tomatillos. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh lime wedges, and tortilla chips.
Provided by Neil Fox
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili powder; saute until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer onion mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add chicken stock, chicken, beans, corn, beer, and cilantro. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1935.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CHILI
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
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 WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
For easy, hands-off dinner prep, throw the ingredients for this hearty chili into your slow cooker, or create a freezer packet that's slow cooker-ready any time you please.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Freezer Food Chili Chicken Stew Chile Pepper Bean Dinner Winter Soup/Stew
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If making immediately, combine chicken, onions, jalapeño, garlic, chiles, cumin, coriander, 3 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in slow cooker. Pour chicken stock over, cover, and cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours.
- If making a freezer packet to cook later, place chicken, onions, jalapeño, garlic, chiles, cumin, coriander, 3 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in gallon-size bag; toss to combine. Place corn in quart-size bag, then place inside larger bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months.
- Transfer chicken mixture to slow cooker; return corn to freezer. Pour chicken stock over, cover, and cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours.
- To finish chili (whether fresh or frozen), add beans and corn during the last 30 minutes of cooking; cover and cook on high 30 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Shred chicken in slow cooker with 2 forks.
- Divide chili among bowls; top with sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and cornbread alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Chili can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI
This chili is super quick and delicious. The cinnamon and molasses add a touch of earthiness and round out the flavors.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 servings (about 10 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the ground chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker insert. Repeat with the remaining chicken using another 1 teaspoon of oil and another 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and onions, stirring and scraping up any browned bits in the pan, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and clove, and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the spices. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with the pinto and cannellini beans and their bean liquid, the diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt and some black pepper. Cover and cook on the low setting for 6 hours.
- Serve with scallions, lime wedges and sour cream, if using.
BEST SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Hatch chiles and tomatillos take this white chili to another level. I like to make my own roasted salsa verde but you can always use jarred or canned. Cooked in the slow cooker for ease and convenience. Top with your choice of sliced avocados, shredded cheese, cilantro, or sour cream.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place tomatillos, onion, serrano pepper, and garlic in a hot cast iron skillet and cook until blackened, turning frequently, 7 to 10 minutes. Peel garlic cloves and transfer to a blender. Add the blackened vegetables, cilantro, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Place chicken broth, beans, chicken, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Pour in blended salsa. Cook on High until chicken is tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place Hatch peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 10 minutes.
- Remove 1 cup beans from the slow cooker; mash and stir back in. Remove chicken breasts and shred using 2 forks. Stir into the slow cooker. Peel broiled peppers and dice flesh into 1-inch pieces; add to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in Jack cheese.
- Cook until chili is warmed through, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1453.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
HIDDEN VALLEY® EASY SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
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
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
SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHILI
This delicious and flavorful slow cooker chili comes together very easily. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep the dish, and you let the slow cooker do the rest of the work for you. This chili is one of my favorite things to eat after a long day's work! Created by Lisa Lin of Healthy Nibbles and Bits.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Open the cans of beans. Drain all liquid from the cans and give the beans and pour them into a colander. Give them a rinse and set aside.
- Peel sweet potato and chop into ½-inch pieces.
- Place all ingredients (except the lime juice and cilantro) into a slow cooker. Set slow cooker on low and the cooking time to 8 hours.
- When you are ready to eat the chili, scoop out the chicken breast. Using a fork, shred the meat. Add the meat back to the chili again and stir.
- Serve in bowls and top with cilantro if you like. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
CHICKEN, BEANS, AND BARLEY SLOW COOKER CHILI
Quick-cooking barley and pre-cooked chicken makes this pot of chili quick, thick, and comforting. I am going to serve it with Cheddar cornbread. Serve with what ever toppings you might like. I used stock that I made from the picked chicken that I used for the chili. Made it that much richer.
Provided by rebekah
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix water, chicken stock, salsa, barley, chili powder, cumin, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
- Cook on High until the liquid is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Switch slow cooker to Low and continue to cook until the barley is tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Stir chicken, black beans, and white beans into the mixture in the slow cooker. Switch slow cooker to High again until the liquid is bubbling. Cook on Low until the beans are softened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 15.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 845.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SLOW-COOKER SPICY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Enjoy a chili without tomatoes that's a cousin to classic chili. Chicken and white beans make it "white chili," while cumin, pepper sauce and cilantro give it the zip.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove excess fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, garlic, broth, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper sauce. Add chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to remove bones and shred chicken into pieces. Discard bones; return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in beans, corn, lime juice and cilantro. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until beans and corn are hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHILI
This is a fairly spicy chipotle chicken chili that is quick to make and is full of flavor. It's easy to make in the slow cooker and uses fairly common ingredients. I like to serve it with a dollop of sour cream and some shredded Cheddar cheese. Enjoy.
Provided by Jared
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 8h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a medium pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While the chicken is cooking, place diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, chile peppers, onions, chipotle peppers, garlic, and lime juice in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Drain and cool chicken until easily handled. Shred chicken. Add to the slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1041.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SLOW COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, ranch seasoning, onion, celery, tomato sauce, crushed tomato, garlic, white bean, buffalo sauce, chicken broth
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a crockpot.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred, then return to the crockpot for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN CHILI
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For serving: steamed rice, celery leaves, crumbled blue cheese, shredded Cheddar, hot sauce, chopped fresh cilantro and cornbread
- In a slow cooker insert, combine the chicken broth, beans, chiles, wing sauce, salt, pepper, garlic, celery, bay leaf, shredded chicken, jalapeno and onion and mix. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Serve over white rice with desired toppings: celery leaves, blue cheese, Cheddar, hot sauce, cilantro and cornbread.
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor and texture.
- Add some spice to your chili with chili powder, cayenne pepper, or cumin.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. Leave some space for the ingredients to move around.
- Cook the chili on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, or avocado.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker chicken chili is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a hearty and satisfying chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow cooker chicken chili a try.
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