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Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili
Isla Marie

Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili Recipe

This Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili Recipe features chicken breasts, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes slow-cooked with taco seasoning and cumin. Gluten-free, ready in 6–8 hours with 10 minutes of prep, it serves 6–8. Below, you’ll find ingredients, equipment, instructions, and tips for a flavorful, hands-off chili.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
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Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Chili, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts: Or thighs.
  • 1 15 oz can black beans: Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans: Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 15 oz can corn: Drained (or 1.5 cups frozen).
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes: With juices.
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles: Like Rotel.
  • 1 medium onion: Diced.
  • 3 cloves garlic: Minced.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning: Or 2 tbsp homemade see notes.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin: For depth.
  • 4 cups chicken broth: Low-sodium.
  • 1/2 tsp salt: To taste.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper: Freshly ground.
  • Garnish: Shredded cheese sour cream, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, lime wedges.

Equipment

  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker: 6-quart.
  • Can Opener: For beans, corn, and tomatoes.
  • Cutting Board and Knife: For onion and garlic.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accuracy.
  • Wooden Spoon: For stirring.
  • Ladle for serving
  • Two Forks: For shredding chicken.

Method
 

  1. Dump Ingredients: In the crockpot, add chicken breasts, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes (both cans with juices), onion, garlic, taco seasoning, cumin, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return to crockpot and stir.
  4. Taste and Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, or a lime squeeze.

Notes

Taco Seasoning (Homemade): Mix 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free taco seasoning and broth.
Make-Ahead: Assemble in crockpot insert the night before; refrigerate and cook in the morning.
Spice Level: Use mild Rotel for family-friendly; hot for kick.
Thicken Chili: Mash some beans before serving for thicker texture.