Best 5 Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken Recipes

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our slow-cooker sweet chili chicken, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish seamlessly blends the tangy heat of chili with the sweet caress of honey, creating a delectable glaze that coats tender, succulent chicken breasts. Simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, the chicken emerges infused with an irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes. Accompanying this main course are three complementary recipes that elevate the dining experience to new heights.

Complement your sweet chili chicken with a refreshing cucumber salad, a crisp and light side dish that provides a cooling contrast to the bold flavors of the main course. Savor the vibrant flavors of a classic Caesar salad, featuring crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons. Rounding out the meal is a decadent chocolate lava cake, a rich and indulgent dessert that offers a sweet conclusion to your culinary adventure.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SWEET CHICKEN CHILI

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Chicken simmers with beans, onions and brown sugar to create a tasty, comforting dish for those cold winter days. Great in warm weather too!

Provided by Krystal

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

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
2 onions, cut into chunks
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian chili black bean sauce
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in the kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, onions, green bell pepper, tomato paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili black bean sauce, and sea salt. Stir to combine all ingredients, and set the cooker to High. Cook for 1 hour; stir again, and set the cooker to Low. Cook for 4 more hours.
Remove the chicken breasts, shred with 2 forks, and stir the shredded chicken back into the chili. Sprinkle the top of the chili with Cheddar cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 702 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN & SWEET POTATO CHILI

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I'm a college student and one of the things I miss the most at school is my mom's wonderful cooking. This slow cooker recipe is something I can make in my dorm on a busy Sunday. I just throw it all in the slow cooker before I leave for church and come back to piping hot homemade comfort food. Be sure to serve with a good sprinkle of cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and plenty of tortilla chips. -Bailey Starkey, Mount Vernon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips

Steps:

In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-COOKER SWEET CHILI CHICKEN

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Serve slow cooked sweet chili chicken and bell pepper over rice for a flavorful Asian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 3/4 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
3 cups hot cooked basmati rice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed

Steps:

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Spoon chicken into slow cooker.
Add chili sauce, hoisin sauce, orange juice, garlic, bell peppers and onion to slow cooker; stir.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Cover; cook 1 hour longer.
Serve chicken mixture over rice. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

For a crispier chicken, sear it in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker.
To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
If you don't have sweet chili sauce, you can make your own by combining ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili powder.
Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
To add a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
For a more flavorful dish, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker sweet chili chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables, and enjoy!