Name: Crockpot Chicken Chili with Quinoa That Never Fails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breasts; Ground cumin; Crushed red pepper flakes; Chili powder; Freshly ground black pepper; Quinoa rinsed well; Chicken broth; Crushed tomatoes; Diced tomatoes with green chiles; Cooked black beans drained and rinsed; Frozen corn kernels; Green bell pepper diced; Yellow onion diced; Garlic cloves minced; Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese for serving; Daisy Sour Cream or Tillamook Sour Cream for serving; Fresh avocado sliced for serving; Green onions chopped for serving; Tostitos Original Tortilla Chips or Late July Sea Salt Tortilla Chips crushed for serving

Description

Crockpot Chicken Chili with Quinoa is a hearty slow cooked meal made with tender chicken, protein rich quinoa, beans, vegetables, and warm spices. Everything cooks together in one pot for a comforting dish that is flavorful, filling, and easy to prepare for busy days or meal prep.

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts

Ground cumin

Crushed red pepper flakes

Chili powder

Freshly ground black pepper

Quinoa rinsed well

Chicken broth

Crushed tomatoes

Diced tomatoes with green chiles

Cooked black beans drained and rinsed

Frozen corn kernels

Green bell pepper diced

Yellow onion diced

Garlic cloves minced

Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese for serving

Daisy Sour Cream or Tillamook Sour Cream for serving

Fresh avocado sliced for serving

Green onions chopped for serving

Tostitos Original Tortilla Chips or Late July Sea Salt Tortilla Chips crushed for serving

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot

2. Season the chicken evenly with cumin crushed red pepper chili powder and black pepper

3. Spread the rinsed quinoa over the chicken

4. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the quinoa and chicken

5. Add crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes with green chiles over the top

6. Layer in black beans corn bell pepper onion and garlic without stirring

7. Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and quinoa is fully cooked

8. Remove the chicken and shred it using forks

9. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together

10. Let the chili rest briefly then serve warm with desired toppings

Notes

Rinsing quinoa is important to prevent bitterness and ensure a clean flavor

This chili thickens naturally as it rests so allow a few minutes before serving

If the chili becomes too thick add a small splash of broth when reheating

Frozen corn holds its texture best during long slow cooking

Leftovers store well and flavors deepen over time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American