High Protein Crockpot Chicken Chili

A cozy, hearty bowl of High Protein Crockpot Chicken Chili, perfect for fall with its blend of spices, chicken, and beans.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Spices

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

For Serving

Fresh cilantro and lime wedges For garnish

Method

Preparation

Place the raw chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, black beans, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilies, and frozen corn on top of the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle this spice mix evenly over the ingredients in the pot.
Pour the chicken broth over everything. Do not worry if the liquid does not completely cover the chicken; the vegetables will release more moisture as they cook.

Cooking

Cover the crockpot with the lid. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts and place them on a large plate or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well to combine everything.
Let the chili sit for another 10 to 15 minutes on the 'warm' setting.
Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot in bowls with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a thicker consistency, mash some of the beans against the side of the crockpot before returning the shredded chicken. Feel free to adjust the heat by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your preference. You can substitute sweet potatoes or bell peppers for the corn for added nutrition and flavor variations.