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Home » Crock Pot Recipes » Crock Pot South Western Chicken Chili

Crock Pot South Western Chicken Chili

Published: Jan 8, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Overhead closeup of a bowl filled with chili.

I love homemade chili when it is cold outside. This chicken chili has the best flavors, is packed full of chunkiness and is so easy to make in a slow cooker.

South western style chicken chili is packed full of chunky goodness. It has three types of beans, lots of chicken, corn and tomatoes.

The spices have the best chili flavor but you could also use two envelopes of your favorite chili seasoning instead of the seasoning combo I have used.

Ingredients

Chicken chili is packed full of spices, beans, tomato, corn and chicken.

bowls filled with chicken chili ingredients.

Recipe Prep

Dice the onion and bell pepper before starting.

Open the cans of beans and the corn. Rinse each type of bean in a colander. Open the corn and pour out the liquids.

Step by Step Instructions

Place the chicken in the crock pot and add the rinsed canned beans.

Crock pot filled with chicken and canned beans.

Open the can of tomatoes and pour into the crock pot. Add the drained corn kernels.

Chicken chili ingredients in a crock pot.

Add the ground spices, and the bay leaf to the crock pot.

Chili ingredients floating in chicken broth in a crock pot.

Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients and mix with a large spoon.

If you forgot the onion and bell pepper like I did add it now.

Adding diced onion and bell pepper to crock pot ingredients.

Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours (until the chicken is cooked through).

Adding shredded chicken to the crock pot.

Remove the chicken and place in a bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat.

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.

Thickening the chili with corn starch and water.

Mix the corn starch with the water and pour into the pot. Stir and cover.

Allow to thicken for about 15 minutes.

A ladle full of chicken chili.

Recipe FAQ's

How do you thicken chicken chili?

Mix 2 to 3 tables spoons of corn starch with 2 to 3 tables spoons of cold water. Add the slurry to the hot chili and stir. Simmer until the chicken chili has thickened.

What do you eat with chicken chili?

Corn bread and white rice go with chicken chili. Serve the chili over the rice and butter a wedge of corn bread.

What to serve with chicken chili

Chicken chili is delicious served over a bed of white rice with jalapeno cheddar skillet cornbread.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Chicken: boneless white or dark meat can be used. It is best to use the whole pieces of chicken to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Canned beans: You can use any combination of kidney, cannelloni or black beans you like.
  • Thickening: Corn starch and water is my preferred method of thickening chicken chili, soups and stews. It will not lump like flour and it does not change the flavor.
A bowl of chunky chicken chili.

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Crock Pot South Western Chicken Chili

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Chunky South Western style chicken chili made with three kinds of bean is slow cooked and makes a perfect crock pot meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 1260 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-Quart Crock Pot

Ingredients  

Chicken Chili Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. can corn kernels (drained)
  • 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white ground pepper
  • 1 large dried bay leaf

To Thicken

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cool water
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Instructions 

  • Place the boneless skinless chicken in the crock pot.
  • Add the diced onion, diced pepper, kidney beans, black beans, cannelloni beans, corn and tomatoes into the crock pot.
  • Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, ground pepper and bay leaf to the crock pot.
  • Next, add the diced onion and diced pepper.
  • Pour the chicken broth in and mix the ingredients with a spoon.
  • Place the lid on the crock pot and set the temperature to high.
  • Cook the chili for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  • When the chicken is cooked remove it from the slow cooker to a bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat. Pour the shredded meat back into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Thicken the chili if desired.

How to thicken chicken chili

  • Mix the corn starch and water in a small bowl.
  • Pour the slurry into the crock pot and stir.
  • Place the lid back on and let the chili thicken for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken chili in a bowl and top with shredded cheese if desired.
  • Makes about 8 serving.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used. It is best to use the whole pieces of chicken to prevent the chicken from drying out. 
  • Canned Beans: You can use any combination of beans you like.
  • Thickening: Thicken the chili with a corn starch and water slurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 1260kcal | Carbohydrates: 226g | Protein: 85g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1792mg | Potassium: 4225mg | Fiber: 59g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1287IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 435mg | Iron: 22mg
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  1. Marilyn Lesniak

    January 14, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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  2. Jessica

    October 21, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Found you via Crock-pot Recipe Exchange....I am sooo making this on Sunday for the football game - thanks!!

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  3. teri@thefreshmancook

    July 03, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I don't use my crock pot enough either. This recipe sounds like I might have to get it out of its hiding place, however. The ingredients sound wonderful and I love a lot of flavor in my food. Thanks for a great post. I will be trying this soon!

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