Easy Chicken Chili (slow cooker recipe)

So my mom made this recipe and it was so easy and delicious that I had to make it at home. I made it over and over again and that’s when I realized this chili recipe deserves a spot on the blog. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s made in the slow cooker which just makes dinner efficient and easy. It’s a no brainer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless: Toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. There are no other steps! This is the slow cooker I use. It has a ton of cooking options and has a warm setting.
• Family-friendly: Kids and adults both love this recipe. It’s mild enough for kids, but still packed full of flavor. My daughter wanted it for lunch the next day. Looks like I’m making this recipe ALL THE TIME.
• Nutritious: This chili has a little of everything – protein, fiber, and vitamins. It’s a great wholesome meal.

What I learned from making this easy chicken chili

I made the recipe twice. The first time I used chicken thighs which I cooked with all the ingredients and then shredded. The second time I decided to use a rotisserie chicken which I actually preferred. I cut all the meat off and saved it for the end of cooking. I then put the carcass (I know…kind of weird) in the slow cooker and let it cook with all the ingredients. It flavored the chili so much more. We absolutely loved it. I added the chicken at the very end of cooking. I highly recommend doing it this way for maximum flavor.

How to Serve

Chili is so versatile when it comes to toppings and what to serve it with. The options are truly endless. We enjoyed it with cheese, cilantro and chips. Here are a few other options to switch things up!

• Sliced avocado or guacamole. I really like my guacamole recipe. It’s fresh and simple. It would complement the chili really well. It would also be a great side with chips in addition to the bowl of chili.
• Chips – A classic tortilla or a corn chip like a Frito would be really yummy. Trader Joe’s has a spicy corn chip that would be bomb. Just saying.
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt – either would add a nice creamy element to the chili.
• Red onion, green onion, chives, cilantro, or jalapeños – Any of these options would add a fresh pungent (in a good way) bite to the chili. The chili is creamy due to the cream cheese, so a fresh element would cut through it nicely.

I hope you enjoy this easy chicken chili recipe as much as I do! If you’re a chili lover, check out my classic chili recipe, white bean chicken chili, and healthy turkey chili. They’re all simple recipes that are family-friendly and healthy. They can be made on the stove or in the slow cooker. I could see them all being served while watching football. Better yet…made for an easy weeknight family meal!