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Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili

Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili

A hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make chicken chili perfectly seasoned with taco spices and cooked low and slow in a crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup & Stew
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Components
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 oz) can green chilies mild, or hot
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix or use 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the raw chicken breasts directly into the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
  2. To the slow cooker, add the diced onion, rinsed black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, green chilies, and chicken broth.
  3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix, salt, and pepper evenly over the contents of the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the chili and stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Taste the chili and adjust seasonings (add more salt or heat if desired). Let it simmer for another 15 minutes on LOW to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve hot with desired toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Notes

This chili freezes exceptionally well. For best flavor, use good quality canned green chilies. If you prefer a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.