Best 9 Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Chili Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our slow-cooker shredded chicken chili, a symphony of savory and comforting tastes that will warm your soul on chilly evenings. This delectable dish combines tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth infused with a harmonious blend of spices. Served with an array of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips, this versatile chili caters to diverse preferences and guarantees a satisfying meal.

Our collection of recipes offers a range of variations to suit every palate. From the classic version featuring a traditional blend of spices to the smoky and flavorful chipotle chili, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, we've included a hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili packed with an abundance of vegetables and wholesome ingredients. And for those who love a bit of spice, our spicy shredded chicken chili brings the heat with a fiery blend of chili peppers.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply seeking a comforting meal for your family, these slow-cooker shredded chicken chili recipes are sure to impress. With minimal preparation and hours of slow cooking, these recipes deliver maximum flavor with effortless ease. So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy your taste buds and warm your heart.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI



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This slow cooker shredded chicken chili is easy and flavorful. I serve it with cornbread. Got this recipe from a family friend and it has become a family favorite.

Provided by Amy A

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

Time 10h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
½ medium onion, chopped, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
3 pounds shredded, cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Place (in the following order) beans, cumin, coriander, garlic salt, oregano, brown sugar, chile peppers, onion, condensed soup, chicken broth, and shredded chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker. Give it a good stir and cover.
  • Cook on Low, 10 to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 640.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This slow cooker chicken chili is made with tomatoes and two kinds of beans. The well-seasoned chicken chili will be a hit with family and friends!

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts (about 4 large chicken breast halves)
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced; or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder)
1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen, thawed)
1 tablespoon chili powder (heaping)
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Dice chicken or cut it into strips. Put chicken pieces in slow cooker along with onion, bell pepper, garlic, drained and rinsed beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to blend ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then cook on low for 3 to 4 hours longer, or until chicken is cooked and tender. Optionally, you can simply cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Spoon chili into bowls and garnish with sour cream or shredded cheese and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 812 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This crowd-friendly favorite is perfect for chili winter nights (see what I did there?) and is the ultimate game-watching food. You can whip it up in minutes then let it cook low and slow for hours until you're ready to dig in.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sour cream
Shredded Cheddar
Sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, pepper, garlic, both beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cocoa powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, oregano, and chili powder to the slow cooker. Stir together, then add the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Serve the chili with your desired toppings.

SMOKY SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI



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The chipotle peppers give this slow cooker shredded chicken chili a subtle smoky flavor. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, oyster crackers, or Fritos® chips.

Provided by Angela Miller

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 large onion, diced, divided
2 tablespoons garlic, minced, divided
1 ½ pounds shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can chili beans
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in remaining onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until reduced and thickened, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1414 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Shredded chicken is good on salads or in sandwiches or can be used in many other recipes. This recipe has no added salt and lends itself to Mexican, Italian, or American dishes.

Provided by stormrunner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup water
½ large white onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, water, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until you can press on the chicken with the back of a fork and it falls apart and is no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Pull out each piece of chicken and shred in a large bowl with 2 forks.
  • When all chicken is shredded, combine with any water remaining in the slow cooker--this keeps the shredded chicken moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 86 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



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This simple recipe takes only a few minutes to get into the pot, cooks while you go about your day and will reward you with meals all week. Use the shredded chicken as is or in one of the flavorful variations below. Either way, it's great for salads, sandwiches, pastas, quesadillas, tacos, soups or as a pizza or flatbread topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield about 6 cups shredded chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 strips lemon peel, removed with a vegetable peeler, optional
1 bay leaf, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
  • Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
  • Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Skip your standard recipe, white chili is totally worth your while. Made with chicken, white beans and broth, this version is amenable to whatever heat level (or lack thereof) that you desire, and it's plenty hearty, though its consistency is less chunky than red chile. What really defines this recipe is its brighter, fresher flavor, which is due to the use of broth, a garnish of cilantro and inclusion of green chiles. Contrary to what you might imagine, green chiles are not hot. They're just delicious. So if you've got a package of chicken on hand, why not give this a try?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, garlic and chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese and cilantro. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • To serve, spoon chili into soup bowls. Top each serving with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup), Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 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

Tips:

  • For a thicker chili, use less broth or puree some of the cooked chicken and vegetables before adding them back to the pot.
  • To make the chili spicier, add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this chili in a large pot over medium heat. Just be sure to stir the chili frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • For a healthier version of this chili, use ground turkey or chicken breast instead of beef. You can also use low-sodium broth and reduce the amount of cheese.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker shredded chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chili can be made ahead of time and reheated, or it can be frozen for later. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this slow cooker shredded chicken chili a try!

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