Description
This Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili is a hearty, smoky chili packed with tender shredded chicken, smoky chipotle chili powder, roasted poblanos, and a mix of beans and fire-roasted tomatoes. Slow-cooked to perfection, this chili delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy days or cozy gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a comforting meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1-1½ lbs. shredded chicken
- 2 poblano peppers, deseeded & diced
- 1 (15oz.) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (15oz.) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (14.5oz.) can diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles (not drained)
- 1 (14oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth*
- ½ of a white onion, chopped
Spices
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 1½ tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1-1½ tsp chipotle chili powder (depending on desired spice level)
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onion
- Other favorite chili toppings
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, black beans, kidney beans, diced poblano peppers, chopped white onion, canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes (including the juice), crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and all the spices into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Chili: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook the chili on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the chicken to become tender.
- Serve with Toppings: Once the chili has fully cooked, stir it gently to mix any settled ingredients. Spoon it into bowls and garnish each serving with your choice of optional toppings like shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- This slow cooker chili yields a thick consistency; for a thinner chili, add an additional ½ to 1 cup of chicken broth either before cooking or adjust at the end to your preferred texture.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle chili powder to increase or decrease the heat level to your taste.
- For best results, use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smoky flavor profile that complements the chipotle seasoning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
