Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is a hearty, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of warm spices, this easy crockpot recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime, it’s a cozy, delicious bowl of comfort food!
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and chicken broth into a slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then stir it back into the chili.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before serving.
- Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Make it spicier by adding diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
