Delicious and Easy Crock-Pot Chicken Chili Recipe

This Crock-Pot Chicken Chili recipe is a perfect combination of tender chicken, flavorful spices, and hearty beans. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for those busy weekdays when you want a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The slow cooking process in a crock-pot results in a rich and savory chili that will warm you up from the inside out. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a bowl of this satisfying chicken chili.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crock-pot.
2. Add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the crock-pot.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the ingredients in the crock-pot.
4. Pour the chicken broth over everything in the crock-pot.
5. Cover the crock-pot and cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours.
6. After cooking time, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock-pot and mix well with the other ingredients.
7. Serve the chicken chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. You can also add your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or sliced avocados.
8. Enjoy a bowl of this delicious and comforting Crock-Pot Chicken Chili!

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