slow cooker chicken taco chili
This is my adaptation of a recipe I found when I was searching for something low-fat with high protein and I have substituted ingredients to make it more healthy. I like to have it over shredded iceberg lettuce (for me) and with or over cornbread for my family.
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The aroma while this simmers will make your mouth water. The slow cooker cooks the chicken to perfection - super tender and juicy. All the spices pair well with the beans, tomatoes, corn, and other ingredients. This recipe is so easy to prepare, it'll be on your menu when looking for healthier dinner options. Your family will definitely be coming back for seconds for this guilt-free chicken dinner.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CHILI
- 1 can black beans, drained (16 oz)
- 1 can light kidney beans, drained (16 oz)
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1-1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 can chopped green chilies (4.5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3-4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- TOPPINGS
- - Mexican blend shredded cheese
- - low-fat sour cream
- - chopped green onions and/or red onions
- - additional cilantro
- - crushed tortilla chips
How To Make slow cooker chicken taco chili
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Step 1To make the chili, combine all the ingredients except the chicken in a slow cooker. (You do not need to defrost the corn.) Stir until well combined.
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Step 2Place the chicken breasts over top. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4.
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Step 3Shred the chicken breasts and return to the pot. Stir together.
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Step 4I like to serve my portion over shredded iceberg lettuce, with green and red onion, a low-fat Mexican cheese blend, and nonfat or low-fat sour cream. It's close to a taco salad and more healthy. My family likes to have it over cornbread in their bowl or with cornbread on the side. Top with the extra fresh cilantro and other toppings of choice.
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Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Category:
Chili
Keyword:
#Slow-cooker
Keyword:
#chicken
Keyword:
#chili
Keyword:
#chicken chili
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Collection:
Chili
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