Chicken Breast Chili Recipe Slow Cooker

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Crockpot Chicken Chili with beans

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This Crockpot Chicken Chili is so easy to put together, and made completely in the slow cooker! Plus, this easy chicken chili recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and so much good flavor!

If you love crockpot chicken recipes, you've come to the right place! Check out our: Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, and Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken.

Best Chicken Chili Recipe!

I like to call myself a chili connoisseur because I make it at least once a week. Some of my favorites from FFF are: beef chili, white bean chicken chili, and vegetarian chili.

I've been making chili since college because it's something my midwestern mom made for my family often growing up and if you know how to open a can and measure spices, it's the easiest thing to make for the masses.

One of the most famous chili recipes on Fit Foodie Finds is this chicken chili. It's made with chicken breast, a few types of beans, diced tomatoes, and a variety of chili spices. Best part? It's all done in the slow cooker so it's super hands-off!

Red Chicken Chili vs. White Chicken Chili

There are 2 types of chicken chili that you'll find all over the internet. Classic chicken chili made with a tomato-based (just like this one) and a creamy white chicken chili recipe is oftentimes made with cream cheese and/or heavy cream.

While we love white chicken chili, we prefer ours with a red sauce!

Chicken chili is a savory dish made with chicken, beans, tomato products, and warm spices such as chili powder, pepper, onion powder, ground cumin, oregano, and garlic powder.

Crockpot Chicken Chili Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salsa (any kind will work! we recommend using your favorite kind!)
Black beans
Great northern beans
Diced tomatoes
Green chiles
Minced garlic
Spices
Apple cider vinegar (if you like the heat, swap for hot sauce!)
Chicken broth (any kind of broth or water will do!)

Chicken:hoping to use different meat or no meat at all? Feel free to swap boneless, skinless chicken thighs or omit the chicken altogether.PS: you can even add rotisserie chicken at the end, too!

Beans: there are 2 cans of beans in this recipe, use whatever kind you want! Cannellini beans or garbanzo beans would be delicious substitutions!

Green Chiles: hoping for something a little spicier? Swap in canned jalapeños instead.

Crockpot Chicken Chili Toppings

Never skip the toppings! We love jazzing up our chili with any of the following:

Tortilla chips
Sliced avocado
Fresh cilantro
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Diced bell peppers
Lime wedges

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Chili

It's a fact that this chili is the best of the best when it comes to crockpot chicken recipes. Why? Because the flavor can't be beat, and you don't need the stove. Here's how to do it:

Place all ingredients into your crockpot and make sure that the chicken is submerged under the liquid.
Place the lid on your crockpot andcook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove and use 2 forks to shred. Then, place it back in your slow cooker and stir. Let simmer on warm until you're ready to serve.

To make chicken chili thicker, remove about 1/4 cup of the liquid from your slow cooker. Then, dissolve about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into the liquid by whisking.

Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the slow cooker and mix to combine. Then, let it cook on high for 10-15 more minutes to activate the cornstarch.

Chili is a healthy meal option because it's packed with protein and fiber. This chicken chili recipe packs in veggies, too…all while tasting delicious!

This easy chicken chili recipe is such an excellent meal-prep recipe or freezer meal that you can stock up on. Here are some storage tips and tricks:

Refrigerator: Transfer chili into a glass container and seal tightly. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

16-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
12 oz. salsa, any kind
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can white northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup chicken broth

Place all ingredients minus the chicken breasts into your slow cooker. Mix until combined. Then, place chicken breasts on top and cover.
Turn crockpot to high and cook for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, stirring periodically.
Then, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred using two forks. Place shredded chicken back in the crockpot and mix until combined.
Serve with all of your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, and avocado.

Spices- option to use 3-4 tablespoons homemade chili seasoning.
Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
This is an excellent freezer meal! Let cool completely and then transfer into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag and place into the freezer. Will stay for up to 3 months.
If you like a little bit more heat, feel free to swap hot sauce for the apple cider vinegar.

Serving Size: 1/6 Calories: 275 Sugar: 5 Fat: 2 Carbohydrates: 33 Fiber: 9 Protein: 27

Category: Dinner Method: Slow Cooker Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten Free

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About Lee Funke

Lee is the founder of Fit Foodie Finds and based in Minneapolis, MN. She started this website in 2010 as a way to share her love for real food and wellness.