Description
Crockpot Chicken Chili with Tortilla Strips is a comforting slow cooked meal made with tender shredded chicken, corn, tomatoes with green chiles, and warm spices. Everything simmers together gently to create a rich and satisfying chili with bold flavor and an easy hands off cooking method. Finished with melted cheese and crunchy tortilla strips, this dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and fresh
Salt adjusted to taste
Black pepper adjusted to taste
Yellow onion finely diced
Fresh garlic cloves minced
Low sodium chicken broth
Water for gentle simmering
Canned corn kernels with liquid
Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
Siete Red Enchilada Sauce
Taco seasoning blend
Chili powder
Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
Crunchy tortilla strips
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and black pepper
2. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken
3. Pour in the chicken broth and water to create a flavorful cooking base
4. Add the corn and diced tomatoes with green chiles along with their liquid
5. Stir in the enchilada sauce to evenly coat the ingredients
6. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder over the mixture and gently stir
7. Cover with the lid and allow everything to cook slowly until the chicken is very tender
8. Remove the chicken and shred it into bite sized pieces using forks
9. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well
10. Allow the chili to rest briefly before serving
11. Serve warm topped with shredded cheese and crunchy tortilla strips
Notes
This chili develops deeper flavor the longer it cooks, so low heat is ideal
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the temperature steady
Shred the chicken gently so it stays moist and tender
The chili will thicken naturally as it rests
Toppings should be added just before serving for the best texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American