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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili
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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili is a comforting, smoky, and hearty dish featuring tender slow-cooked chicken infused with bold chipotle peppers, beans, vegetables, and warm spices. Perfect for easy hands-off cooking, this flavorful chili delivers satisfying layers of heat and savory goodness with minimal effort, ideal for cozy dinners or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Vegetables & Beans

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Liquids

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Spices & Flavorings

  • 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Diced avocado

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. For deeper flavor, sauté them briefly in a pan until softened and fragrant.
  2. Combine ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the chicken pieces, black and kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine the flavors evenly.
  3. Cook low and slow: Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld.
  4. Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Stir the shredded chicken back into the chili to distribute the meat evenly.
  5. Final seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional chipotle peppers for more heat if desired. Serve hot topped with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful chili.
  • Control the spice level by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers.
  • Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and avoid overly thick or salty chili.
  • Consider browning the chicken before slow cooking for extra depth of flavor.
  • Let the chili rest for 10 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to settle.

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