Best 10 Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Chili Recipes

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Prepare yourself for a culinary journey to discover the ultimate "Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Chili" recipe. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating this mouthwatering dish, ensuring you enjoy every flavorful bite. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of slow cooking, we'll uncover the secrets to achieving perfect texture, tantalizing aromas, and a symphony of spices that will tantalize your taste buds. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI



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This slow cooker shredded chicken chili is easy and flavorful. I serve it with cornbread. Got this recipe from a family friend and it has become a family favorite.

Provided by Amy A

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

Time 10h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
½ medium onion, chopped, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
3 pounds shredded, cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Place (in the following order) beans, cumin, coriander, garlic salt, oregano, brown sugar, chile peppers, onion, condensed soup, chicken broth, and shredded chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker. Give it a good stir and cover.
  • Cook on Low, 10 to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 640.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This slow cooker chicken chili is made with tomatoes and two kinds of beans. The well-seasoned chicken chili will be a hit with family and friends!

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts (about 4 large chicken breast halves)
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced; or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder)
1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen, thawed)
1 tablespoon chili powder (heaping)
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Dice chicken or cut it into strips. Put chicken pieces in slow cooker along with onion, bell pepper, garlic, drained and rinsed beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to blend ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then cook on low for 3 to 4 hours longer, or until chicken is cooked and tender. Optionally, you can simply cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Spoon chili into bowls and garnish with sour cream or shredded cheese and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 812 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



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This simple recipe takes only a few minutes to get into the pot, cooks while you go about your day and will reward you with meals all week. Use the shredded chicken as is or in one of the flavorful variations below. Either way, it's great for salads, sandwiches, pastas, quesadillas, tacos, soups or as a pizza or flatbread topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield about 6 cups shredded chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 strips lemon peel, removed with a vegetable peeler, optional
1 bay leaf, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
  • Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
  • Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

SMOKY SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI



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The chipotle peppers give this slow cooker shredded chicken chili a subtle smoky flavor. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, oyster crackers, or Fritos® chips.

Provided by Angela Miller

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 large onion, diced, divided
2 tablespoons garlic, minced, divided
1 ½ pounds shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can chili beans
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in remaining onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until reduced and thickened, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1414 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SHREDDED SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Flavorful shredded chicken makes the perfect stuffing for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or whatever you like! Zesty ingredients like green chiles, lime, and cumin cook all day in a slow cooker. I like to serve this with fresh corn tortillas for taco night, but the possibilities are endless with a shredded chicken like this.

Provided by LADYJANE1976

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
1 large onion, diced
1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 large limes, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and thighs, 1 can of chile peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, 1/2 of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add remaining chile peppers and lime juice; stir. Test flavor and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Shredded chicken is good on salads or in sandwiches or can be used in many other recipes. This recipe has no added salt and lends itself to Mexican, Italian, or American dishes.

Provided by stormrunner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup water
½ large white onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, water, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until you can press on the chicken with the back of a fork and it falls apart and is no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Pull out each piece of chicken and shred in a large bowl with 2 forks.
  • When all chicken is shredded, combine with any water remaining in the slow cooker--this keeps the shredded chicken moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 86 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPICY SHREDDED SLOW COOKER CHICKEN



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This slow cooker shredded chicken can be made with thighs or breasts. It's great in tacos, fajitas, or anything you want to put with it!

Provided by RaeBear729

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cups chicken stock
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, or more to taste
¼ cup tomato paste, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place olive oil in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Mix chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Rub chicken thighs with some of the spice rub and place in the slow cooker. Cover with chicken broth. Add remaining spice mixture and chipotle pepper in adobo and stir until incorporated. Mix in tomato paste.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, on Low, 7 to 8 hours, or High, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • When you're ready to serve, take chicken out and shred with forks. Place back in the sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1363.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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A simple easy to make slow cooker chili that makes a large batch of meals that just keep on giving. . Serve with melted grated cheese and tortilla chips or a grilled cheese sandwich for a delis soup and sarni meal. The following night serve leftovers topped off on baked potatoes . Freeze left overs for a quick easy thaw an heat meal on those busy nights

Provided by Merritt family

Time 8h45m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine beans, onion, tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, and taco seasoning.
  • Place chicken on top and cover with a thin layer of the sauce and beans.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • About a half an hour before serving, remove chicken and shred in a separate bowl.
  • Place shredded chicken into the slow cooker and stir in to combine with beans etc.
  • Cover and place slow cooker on "warm" setting for 30 minutes to allow shredded chicken to soak in the chili flavor

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This crowd-friendly favorite is perfect for chili winter nights (see what I did there?) and is the ultimate game-watching food. You can whip it up in minutes then let it cook low and slow for hours until you're ready to dig in.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sour cream
Shredded Cheddar
Sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, pepper, garlic, both beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cocoa powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, oregano, and chili powder to the slow cooker. Stir together, then add the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Serve the chili with your desired toppings.

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Freeze smaller portions of this versatile, flavorful shredded chicken and you'll be so glad you did. It's the perfect base to build any meal-tacos, fried rice, hearty soups, pastas, barbecue chicken sandwiches, or anything else your heart desires.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Sunday Stash     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Slow Cooker     Freezer Food     Healthy     Garlic     Onion     Lunch     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 medium onions, peeled, halved with root intact
1 head of garlic, unpeeled, rinsed, halved crosswise
2 bay leaves
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon (or more) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, onions, garlic, bay leaves, broth, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily when pierced with a fork, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  • Remove chicken from liquid and shred with a fork; taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; discard vegetables. Store chicken and broth together or separately.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chicken can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill either in broth or separately, or freeze either together or separately up to 6 months.

Tips:

  • Choosing the right chicken: For the best texture and flavor, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using frozen chicken, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Enhance the flavor: For a richer, more flavorful chili, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help develop a deep, caramelized flavor.
  • Add some heat: If you like your chili with a bit of a kick, add a diced jalapeño pepper or a teaspoon of chili powder. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to cool it down.
  • Experiment with different beans: Don't just stick to black beans. Try using kidney beans, pinto beans, or a mix of different beans for a variety of textures and flavors.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: Make sure to leave enough space in the slow cooker for the liquid to circulate and the chicken to cook evenly.
  • Cook on low and slow: For the most tender chicken and flavorful chili, cook it on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker shredded chicken chili is a delicious, easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful, protein-packed chili that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this slow cooker shredded chicken chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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