Best 3 Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili Recipes

Slow cooker quinoa chicken chili is a wholesome and delicious one-pot meal that is easy to prepare. With its combination of lean chicken, quinoa, and a variety of vegetables, it is a nutritiously balanced dish that is sure to please the whole family. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it can be easily assembled in the morning and left to cook throughout the day. The result is a hearty, flavorful chili with tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a rich, savory broth. Additionally, this recipe is highly adaptable, allowing you to customize it with your favorite spices and vegetables to suit your taste preferences.

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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 COOKER QUINOA CHICKEN CHILI

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Delicious chicken chili with the added protein of nutty Quinoa. I love this recipe for its' ease and its' taste. I got this recipe from Facebook Sweetreatsmore.com

Provided by mandabears

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2-3 cups chicken stock
15 ounces corn, drained
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, I use a 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon dried minced onion, I use more
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder, can use Taco seasoning

Steps:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in crockpot.
Put quinoa in a sieve and pour boiling water over it.
Mix with all other ingredients and pour over chicken.
Cook for 5-7 hours on low.
Remove chicken and shred it and return chicken to crockpot.
Keep on warm until ready to serve.
Can garnish with grated cheese and or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 480.8, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 22.5

SLOW-COOKER QUINOA CHILI

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This is the recipe that turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a new job, and we'll always remember how excited we were as we ate this beautiful meal. -Claire Gallam, Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 teaspoons onion soup mix
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, chopped red onion, sliced jalapeno, sour cream and cilantro

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. , Transfer mixture to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add next 11 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours, until quinoa is tender., Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

For a vegan version of this chili, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and use plant-based chicken alternatives.
To make the chili ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and let it cool completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chili over low heat until warmed through.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker quinoa chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and hearty chili recipe, give this one a try.

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