Crockpot Chicken Chili with Topping Bar
This is one of my most requested recipes! Ridiculously simple to make, yet packed with bold flavor. This slow cooker chicken chili is a crowd favorite for game days, potlucks, and family dinners. Serve it with a topping bar so everyone can load up their bowls with cheese, avocado, chips, and more.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Hand Mixer optional short cut for shredding chicken
Ingredients
Chili
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins about 10–12 pieces
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 jar salsa Mateo’s Mild Salsa is my favorite
- 1 packet chili seasoning mild
- 1 packet taco seasoning mild
- 1 10 oz. bag frozen corn (or use fresh)
- 1 15 oz can Rotel mild chilies in diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans
- 1 15 oz can black beans
Topping Bar Suggestions
- Tortilla chips
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Diced red onion
- Diced avocado
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice onion and bell pepper. Mince garlic. Drain and rinse the beans. Have everything measured and ready to go before you start.
- Load the Slow Cooker: Place chicken tenderloins at the bottom. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, salsa, chili seasoning, taco seasoning, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, black beans, kidney beans, and Rotel. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover with the lid. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender. Avoid lifting the lid too often, it lets out steam and slows cooking.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken pieces to a large bowl. Shred with two forks or a hand mixer. Do not over mix - keep pieces chunky for good texture. Return chicken to the crock pot and stir.
- Finish: Leave on warm until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and set out the topping bar so everyone can load up their chili.
Notes
Estimated Nutrition Information: Nutrition values can vary based on the type of ingredients or substitutions used. (Per serving, without toppings)
Calories: ~320 / Protein: 28g / Carbohydrates: 36g / Fat: 6g / Fiber: 9g.
Calories: ~320 / Protein: 28g / Carbohydrates: 36g / Fat: 6g / Fiber: 9g.
