Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this hearty Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili—a comforting, flavor-packed recipe that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. Tender, shredded chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of black beans, kidney beans, sweet corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes, all infused with the bold, zesty seasonings of taco spices, chili powder, and cumin. This protein-rich chili is perfect for meal prepping, with minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process in your trusty slow cooker. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime for a burst of freshness, and serve it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips. Perfect for feeding a crowd or cozy family dinners, this crock pot creation is a delicious fusion of chili comfort and taco night fun!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces kidney beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 10 ounces frozen corn
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces diced green chilies (canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 lime lime wedges (optional for serving)
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, kidney beans, frozen corn, and diced green chilies on top of the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the taco seasoning mix, ground cumin, and chili powder evenly over the ingredients.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic for extra flavor.
Give the ingredients a gentle stir to mix them while keeping the chicken breasts submerged.
Cover and set the crock pot to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir everything together to combine thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3388 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.9 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 172.4 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 4864 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
