Description
This Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili is a hearty, smoky, and flavorful dish perfect for cozy meals. Packed with shredded chicken, black and kidney beans, roasted poblanos, and a blend of smoky spices, this chili is easy to prepare in a crockpot, making it ideal for busy days. The combination of chipotle chili powder and smoked paprika provides a gentle heat and deep smoky flavor, while the fire-roasted tomatoes add a rich, tangy base. Top with shredded cheese, cilantro, or green onions for an added burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1–1½ lbs shredded chicken
- 2 poblano peppers, deseeded and diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles (not drained)
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ white onion, chopped
Spices
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1½ tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1–1½ tsp chipotle chili powder (adjust to spice preference)
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onion
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, black beans, kidney beans, diced poblano peppers, chopped onion, canned diced fire roasted tomatoes (including liquid), crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and all the spices into your slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process allows flavors to meld and chicken to become tender.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooking is complete and the chili is hot and flavorful, ladle it into bowls. Top with your choice of optional toppings such as shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or sliced green onion for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle chili powder based on your desired spice level.
- Using fire-roasted tomatoes adds a smoky depth to the chili, but you can substitute with regular diced tomatoes if unavailable.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken or cook raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chipotle chicken chili, slow cooker chili, crockpot chili, smoky chicken chili, easy slow cooker recipes, Mexican chili
