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Crockpot Chicken Chili

This slow cooker chicken chili is very flavorful. My family love it when the weather gets cold because they know this cozy chili will be on the menu! Serve with tortilla chips, sliced avocado, and shredded cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 2523.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart model is ideal for this recipe's volume.
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping the onion and shredding the chicken.
  • 1 Chef's knife For efficient onion preparation.
  • 2 Forks Essential for easily shredding the cooked chicken.
  • 1 Large Spoon For mixing ingredients and stirring the chili.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 16 ounce jar green salsa (salsa verde)
  • 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 2 15 ounce cans white beans, drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 14 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Mix green salsa, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, white beans, chicken broth, corn, onion, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a slow cooker. Lay chicken breasts atop the mixture.
  • Cook on Low until the chicken shreds easily with 2 forks, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred completely; return to chili in slow cooker and stir. Bebe Russell

Notes

To enhance depth, consider adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne early on. For brighter flavors, stir in fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving. A crucial tip for richer chili: lightly brown the chicken breasts and sauté the chopped onion before adding them to the slow cooker; this develops deeper savory notes. Ensure all canned ingredients, especially beans and corn, are well-drained to avoid a watery consistency. When serving, a garnish of fresh avocado, shredded cheese, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream elevates both presentation and taste. Adjust salt and pepper after shredding the chicken to balance the final seasoning.