Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken chili delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending tender chicken, bold spices, and rich beans into a soul-warming meal. Packed with protein and easy to prepare, this chili promises a delicious dinner that satisfies your craving for warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces / 284 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional for heat)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange the chicken breasts as a foundational layer inside the slow cooker, ensuring they sit flat and evenly distributed.
- Gently cascade white beans, golden corn kernels, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced onion, and optional jalapeño pepper over the chicken.
- Generously sprinkle a harmonious blend of ranch seasoning, robust taco seasoning, aromatic garlic powder, earthy cumin, with a delicate touch of salt and pepper across the ingredients.
- Stream chicken broth and luxurious heavy cream over the mixture, carefully stirring to create a uniform and well-integrated base.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the culinary magic to unfold, simmering on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken transforms into tender, succulent morsels.
- Extract the fully cooked chicken and delicately deconstruct it using two forks, shredding into soft, manageable pieces.
- Reintroduce the shredded chicken into the chili, gently folding to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Ladle the rich, creamy chili into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese and optional fresh cilantro garnish.
Notes
- Adapt the heat level by adjusting jalapeño pepper quantity or removing seeds for milder flavor.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternative.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and deeper flavor profile.
- Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for convenient meal prep and future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg