Published 11/13/2023 I’ve been making chili since college because it’s something my midwestern mom made for my family often growing up and if you know how to open a can and measure spices, it’s the easiest thing to make for the masses. Some of my favorites from FFF are: beef chili recipe, white bean chicken chili, and vegetarian chili. One of the most famous chili recipes on Fit Foodie Finds is this crockpot chicken chili. It’s a mild-tasting red chili made with chicken breast, a few types of beans, diced tomatoes, and a variety of chili spices. Best part? It’s all done in the slow cooker so it’s super hands-off!
What You Need for Crockpot Chicken Chili
Boneless skinless chicken breasts Salsa (any kind will work! we recommend using your favorite kind!) Black beans Great northern beans Diced tomatoes Green chiles Minced garlic Spices Apple cider vinegar (if you like the heat, swap for hot sauce!) Chicken broth (any kind of broth or water will do!)
Ingredient Swaps
Chicken: Feel free to swap boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You can even add rotisserie chicken at the end, too. Beans: there are 2 cans of beans in this recipe, use whatever kind you want! Cannellini beans or garbanzo beans would be delicious substitutions! Green Chiles: hoping for something a little spicier? Swap in canned jalapeños instead.
How do you make chicken chili thicker?
To make chicken chili thicker, remove about 1/4 cup of the liquid from your slow cooker. Then, dissolve about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into the liquid by whisking. Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the slow cooker and mix to combine. Then, let it cook on high for 10-15 more minutes to activate the cornstarch.
Storage
Transfer chili into a glass container and seal tightly. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
6 Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Looking for more crockpot chicken recipes? Look no further! Check out 6 similar recipes below. And for an added bonus, check out our Crockpot Freezer Meals post where we teach you how to turn all of these slow cooker recipes into freezer meals.
Can you freeze chicken chili?
Let your crockpot chicken chili cool completely before transferring into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag or Tupperware. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, let thaw on the counter and then transfer into a large pot, back into your slow cooker or microwave to heat up.
Serving Ideas
Never skip the toppings! We love jazzing up our chili with any of the following:
Chicken Chili Recipes
The World’s Easiest White Chicken Quinoa Chili Green Chicken Chili Street Corn Chicken Chili Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken chili White Bean Chicken Chili
Tortilla chips Sliced avocado Fresh cilantro Sour cream or Greek yogurt Diced bell peppers Lime wedges
