Description
This Gluten-Free Crockpot Chicken Chili is a slow cooked comfort dish made with tender chicken breasts creamy white beans mild green chiles and warm spices. Everything cooks together in one pot for deep flavor with minimal effort making it ideal for busy days meal prep or relaxed family dinners.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts about one and a half pounds
Yellow onion finely chopped
Cannellini beans rinsed and drained
Mild diced green chiles
Fresh jalapeño with seeds and ribs removed
Fresh garlic cloves minced
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Dried oregano
Smoked paprika
Fine sea salt
Cayenne pepper optional
Low sodium chicken broth
Frozen corn kernels
Fresh lime wedges
Chopped fresh cilantro
Ripe avocado slices
Corn tortilla chip strips
Greek yogurt or sour cream such as Fage Total Chobani Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Daisy Sour Cream or Tillamook Sour Cream
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker
2. Add the chopped onion beans green chiles jalapeño garlic and all spices over the chicken
3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients ensuring most are submerged
4. Cover with the lid and cook until the chicken is very tender and fully cooked
5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest briefly
6. Gently mash some of the beans in the slow cooker to naturally thicken the chili
7. Stir the frozen corn into the pot and let it heat through
8. Shred the rested chicken into bite sized pieces
9. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently
10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
11. Let the chili rest uncovered briefly before serving with desired toppings
Notes
This chili is mild and family friendly but heat can be adjusted easily by adding more jalapeño or cayenne.
Mashing the beans is optional but recommended for a thicker texture without added starch.
Always allow the chicken to rest before shredding to keep it juicy.
Flavors continue to develop as the chili sits making leftovers even more flavorful the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American