Best 8 Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili With Cornbread Topping Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a hearty, comforting meal for a chilly day or a flavorful dish to spice up your dinner table, slow cooker Mexican chicken chili with cornbread topping is sure to satisfy your cravings. This easy-to-make recipe combines the bold flavors of Mexican spices with tender chicken, beans, and vegetables, all simmered together in a rich tomato-based broth. The chili is then topped with a delicious cornbread topping that adds a delightful sweetness and crunch. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game day gatherings, and is sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Cindy_Wicker

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped (about one cup)
1 pepper (any color), chopped (about one cup)
1 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons and 1.5 teaspoons of homemade taco seasoning or 1 package of store-bought taco seasoning
10.75 oz can of condensed tomato soup
1/4 pound cheese (we use cheddar or pepper jack), shredded (about one cup)
1 box of Jiffy corn muffin mix + the necessary ingredients listed on the box (Jiffy calls for one egg and 1/3 cup milk)

Steps:

  • Add chicken, onion, peppers, corn, seasoning, and tomato soup to slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on "low" setting for 4-6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender. Shred chicken with fork. Cover shredded chicken chili with cheese and assembled corn muffin batter. Add lid and cook on "high" setting for 60 minutes or until cornbread topping is cooked through.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI WITH CORNBREAD DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground turkey, medium yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, black beans, pinto bean, frozen corn, chili powder, ground black pepper, kosher salt, large eggs, unsalted butter, whole milk, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, kosher salt, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, green onion

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz pinto bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal, fine
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jalapeño, sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, black and pinto beans, corn, chili powder, pepper, and salt in the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Once the chili has cooked for 6-8 hours, make the dumplings: Combine the eggs, melted butter, milk, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt and stir until smooth. Fold in the cheese.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, dollop the batter on top of the chili and cook for 2 more hours on low or 1 hour on high, until the dumplings are puffed and tender.
  • If using, garnish the chili with jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CHEESY CORNBREAD-TOPPED CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Cornbread-Topped Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, celery, red pepper, carrot, fire-roasted tomato, red kidney bean, chickpeas, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, cornbread mix, mexican blend cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream

Provided by Dylan Keith

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups onion, diced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups red pepper, diced
2 cups carrot, diced
15 oz fire-roasted tomato
15 oz red kidney bean
15 oz chickpeas
15 oz black beans
15 oz corn
1 package taco seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 box cornbread mix, prepared
2 cups mexican blend cheese
fresh cilantro
sour cream

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery, red peppers, and carrots in a pan. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in package of taco seasoning.
  • Add fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, and corn.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Prepare boxed cornbread mix according to box instructions, then fold in the cheese.
  • Spread cheesy cornbread batter over chili.
  • Bake at 375˚F (190˚C) for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sour cream and cilantro
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 23 grams

CORN BREAD-TOPPED CHICKEN CHILI



Corn Bread-Topped Chicken Chili image

After seeing a recipe for a slow cooker chicken potpie, I knew I had to try it. I loved the idea of a no-fuss chicken casserole, but wanted a Southwestern taste. I added peppers, spices and a crust that is more like a corn bread topping.-Nicole Filizetti, Grand Marais, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe black olives, drained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained
1 cup tomato juice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to slow cooker. In a small bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir into bean mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and remaining salt. Stir in milk and remaining oil. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chicken mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI



Mexican Chicken Chili image

Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili Mexican flair the whole family will love. Adjust the cayenne if you have small children or are looking for a little less zip. -Stephanie Rabbitt-Schappacher, West Chester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI



Slow-Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili image

10 minutes is all you need to get spicy chicken chili simmering in your slow cooker!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (3/4 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 scoop-shaped corn chips, if desired
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except sour cream and cilantro.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir mixture to break up chicken. Top each serving with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS



Slow-Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs image

Serve up juicy, tangy restaurant-quality country style pork ribs that slow cook all day, delivering maximum barbeque flavor. These delectable ribs are super-easy to serve and just as easy to eat, with no messy bones. For the cook, there's just a one-pot cleanup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb country-style pork loin ribs
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place ribs in slow cooker. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHILI WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING RECIPE



Slow Cooker Mexican Chili with Cornbread Topping Recipe image

Provided by leahdavis

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 medium sized onion
1 pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 pkg of store bought taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10.75 oz can of condensed tomato soup
1 box of jiffy corn muffin mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • 1. Add chicken, chopped onion, chopped pepper, corn, seasoning, and tomato soup to the crock pot. 2. Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours. 3. Shred chicken with fork. 4. Cover chicken chili with cheese and assemble corn muffin batter. 5. Pour muffin mixture on top and cook on the high setting for 60 mins or until cornbread topping is cooked through.

Tips:

  • For a spicier chili, add an extra teaspoon of chili powder or a chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • If you don't have cornbread mix, you can use a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix instead.
  • To make the chili ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the chili, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through. Top with the cornbread topping and serve immediately.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker Mexican chicken chili with cornbread topping is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The chili is packed with flavor, and the cornbread topping is a perfect way to finish it off. Whether you're serving it for a party or just a family dinner, this chili is sure to be a hit.

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