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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

5 from 2 votes
Dump-and-go Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Chili develops layers of flavors as it cooks. Just shred the chicken, stir in refried beans and serve. Easy and delicious!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 276
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 chicken breasts About 1 1/2 pounds
  • 2 medium bell peppers any color, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper (optional) diced, plus more for serving
  • 1 can whole kernel corn 15 ounce, drained
  • 1 can black beans 14 ounce, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans 14 ounce, drained
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 ounce
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 2 medium limes juiced (about 1/4 cup), plus more for serving
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3-4 cloves garlic chopped, about 3 tsp
  • 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 can refried beans 16 ounce
  • 1 medium avocado (optional) sliced, for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker 4.5 - 6 quart

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts on bottom of slow cooker and add peppers, corn, beans, onion and diced tomatoes.
  2. In a large bowl combine salsa, lime juice, chicken broth, garlic, taco seasoning, salt & pepper. Pour over chicken mixture.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours, high 3-4 hours.
  4. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred.
  5. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Also add can of refried beans. Stir well to combine.
  6. Cover and cook an additional 15-30 minutes until chili is heated through and slightly thickened.
  7. Serve with avocado slices, jalapeno slices (if desired) and a squeeze of lime before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 899mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1264IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

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