Best 8 Slow Cooker Green Chicken Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Slow Cooker Green Chicken Chili, a dish that effortlessly blends the zest of tomatillos, the warmth of poblano peppers, and the tender embrace of chicken. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of textures, combining the soft caress of black beans and corn with the crisp bite of bell peppers. Every spoonful promises a burst of freshness, a touch of heat, and a comforting warmth that will leave you craving more. Alongside this star recipe, we present a delectable collection of chili variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic comfort food. Dive into the hearty depths of our Slow Cooker Turkey Chili, where ground turkey takes center stage, or explore the vegetarian delights of our Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili, a symphony of beans, vegetables, and spices. For those who crave a smoky, robust flavor, our Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili is a must-try, while our Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili offers a creamy, tangy take on this classic dish. No matter your preference, our diverse selection of slow cooker chili recipes promises to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.

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SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Wholesome version of chicken chile made in a slow cooker! Slow cooker green chile chicken is hearty with tomatillos and a hint of spice. Serve over brown rice and garnish with chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, and cheese, or wrap in a tortilla!

Provided by Bites of Flavor

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 9h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
4 cups water
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed, halved
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Remove stems from cilantro and tie together; save leaves for sauce.
  • Place cilantro stems, chicken thighs, water, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker. Season with 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 hours. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred using 2 forks. Set aside. Reserve 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Let onion and garlic cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Dice and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place tomatillos cut-side down and jalapeno onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and wrap jalapeno pepper in aluminum foil to let 'sweat' for about 10 minutes. Remove skin from jalapeno.
  • Transfer tomatillos, jalapeno, reserved cilantro leaves, green chiles, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, honey, pepper, and salt to a food processor or blender. Mix sauce until well combined.
  • Pour tomatillo sauce into a large pot and add shredded chicken, diced onion and garlic, and beans. Add reserved cooking liquid. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1344.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SLOW-COOKER GREEN CHICKEN CHILI



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This easy, slow-cooked chili is not your average "bowl of red." With chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and pinto beans, it's more of a cross between chile verde (usually made with pork) and white chicken chili. Just a few ingredients and effortless prep gives you a flavorful and satisfying "bowl of green."

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Chili     Dinner     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Tomatillo     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bean     Salsa     Slow Cooker     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1" cubes (about 2 pounds)
1 (16-ounce) jar tomatillo salsa (salsa verde) (about 2 cups)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons (or more) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper
2 cans low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
Sliced avocado, cilantro leaves, sour cream, and/or finely chopped onion (for serving; optional)
Special Equipment
A 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, potatoes, salsa, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily with a fork and sweet potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Shred chicken in slow cooker with 2 forks. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and/or onion, if using.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chili can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILI



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The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It's loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. -Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 cup pickled jalapeno slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 jars (16 ounces each) salsa verde
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, onions, peppers, jalapenos and chiles in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour salsa over top. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with 2 forks, discarding skin and bones; return meat to slow cooker. Stir in the beans, sour cream and cilantro; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding sour cream, cilantro and toppings, cool chili. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and cilantro. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This is so incredibly easy, and I have made it numerous times. I love making this for freezer meals and passing it along to my friends with new babies. This makes a great freezer meal; you can add all ingredients into a freezer bag before or after cooking and freeze.

Provided by carry016

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot sauce (such as Cholula®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Lightly grease the crock of your slow cooker with vegetable oil.
  • Put chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker crock; add chicken broth, black beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, yellow onion, chili powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours (or on High for 3 hours).
  • Remove chicken breasts from the crock to a cutting board. Shred chicken into strands with a pair of forks and return it to the mixture in the crock; add sour cream and stir.
  • Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 907.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER PORK GREEN CHILI



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This pork chili is made with hatch green chile peppers. It's great by itself or as a topper to burritos, enchiladas, or eggs!

Provided by Christy Blaker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 tablespoons oil, divided, or as needed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin, divided
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds pork shoulder roast, or more to taste
5 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups beef stock
1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa (such as Herdez®)
2 cups roasted Hatch green chile peppers, diced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
2 white potatoes, diced
4 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered
1 bunch cilantro, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper
1 Anaheim chile pepper, cored
1 serrano chile pepper, cored, or more to taste
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
6 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Rub the inside of a slow cooker with about 1 tablespoon oil and turn on Low heat.
  • Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Rub spice mixture all over pork. Top pork with cornstarch and pat in to coat completely.
  • Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork in the hot oil on all sides until almost black, about 5 minutes. Transfer seared pork to the slow cooker.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour beef stock into the skillet. Whisk until boiling, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Boil gently for 3 to 4 minutes more. Strain stock into the slow cooker. Add salsa, Hatch chiles, diced tomatoes, and potatoes.
  • Combine tomatillos, 1/2 the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, Anaheim pepper, serrano pepper, remaining cumin, and liquid smoke in a blender. Blend on high power and add to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve chili in bowls with Mexican cheese, sour cream, and remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1373.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SHREDDED SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Flavorful shredded chicken makes the perfect stuffing for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or whatever you like! Zesty ingredients like green chiles, lime, and cumin cook all day in a slow cooker. I like to serve this with fresh corn tortillas for taco night, but the possibilities are endless with a shredded chicken like this.

Provided by LADYJANE1976

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
1 large onion, diced
1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 large limes, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and thighs, 1 can of chile peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, 1/2 of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add remaining chile peppers and lime juice; stir. Test flavor and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SLOW-COOKED CHICKEN CHILI



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Make and share this Slow-Cooked Chicken Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, diced, drained, 1/4 cup liquid reserved
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
5 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2/3 cup tortilla chips, finely crushed
1 large onion, chopped, 2 cups
1 large green pepper, chopped, 1 3/4 cups
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
cheese, shredded (optional)
sour cream (optional)
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, reserved liquid, Mexicorn, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt.
  • In separate bowl, combine chicken and tortilla chips.
  • Place onions in 2 1/2 quart slow-cooker; top with green pepper, beans, chicken mixture and tomato mixture.
  • Cook on high four hours.
  • Serve with cheese, sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
  • Tip: Going out all day? Cook the chili on low for 10 hours - it will be just as delicious as the quicker version.

SLOW COOKER SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CHILI



Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Chili image

Really easy and super versatile salsa verde chicken chili. Thicken it up by cutting back on the broth and serve with tortilla scoops, or use it as enchilada filling. If you're in a hurry, try using deli rotisserie chicken and cook it on the stovetop. Tweak it to your taste buds' content. No matter how you do it, top it off with sour cream.

Provided by hamburgertuktuk

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (1.25 ounce) package white chili seasoning
2 (15 ounce) cans reduced-sodium white beans, divided
½ (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 medium onion, diced
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced jalapenos, drained
1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chiles, drained
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken at the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle chili seasoning over top. Add 1 can of white beans, chicken broth, salsa verde, corn, onion, celery, jalapenos, green chiles, and garlic. Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred meat with 2 forks, and return to the pot.
  • Puree remaining can of white beans in a blender or electric chopper; add to the chili. Stir and cook on High for 30 more minutes. Top with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 25 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2019.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers to add depth of flavor. Some good options include poblano, ancho, and serrano peppers.
  • Toast the spices before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Use a combination of chicken breasts and thighs. This will give the chili a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add a bit of masa harina or cornmeal to the chili to thicken it. This will also give it a slightly smoky flavor.
  • Top the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and cheese.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker green chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chili is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this slow cooker green chicken chili a try.

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