You only need 10 minutes to prepare this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili, which simmers in the Crock Pot all day for a convenient and easy weeknight dinner!
Does your family love Mexican food as much as mine does? We never make our meals too spicy, so even the two-year-old adores quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. That’s why I know that it’s a safe bet when I combine the same familiar flavors in a new or unexpected way…like in this Chicken Enchilada Chili!
A simple slow cooker recipe is SUCH a lifesaver on busy days, right? Just stir together some raw ingredients and let the Crock Pot do the rest of the work!
This particular chili recipe is especially convenient for working moms or for those parents who are out of the house for most of the day. Since it has a long cooking time (8 hours+), you can prep your dinner in the morning and come home in the evening to a meal that’s ready to eat. Just chop or shred the chicken, garnish with your favorite toppings, and serve!
This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili is a flavorful, cozy meal that appeals to both children and adults. It works well as a family dinner, but it’s also a nice option for a casual party or a get-together with friends. Just leave the slow cooker on your countertop, set the toppings, chips, and salsa out on the side, and let your guests build their own bowls. It’s fun, it can be made in advance, and it allows you to focus on your loved ones (and your mile-long “to do” list)!
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 10 (1-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (you can also use breasts if you prefer)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
- 4 teaspoons garlic
- 1 cup mild enchilada sauce
- 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, sliced green onion, sour cream
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Just before serving, dice or shred the chicken. Garnish with optional toppings and serve.
- FOR FREEZER MEAL OPTION:
- Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. When ready to cook, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Empty ingredients into slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Just before serving, dice or shred the chicken. Garnish with optional toppings and serve.
Looking for more easy slow cooker recipes? Try these favorites:
Slow Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
My husband and I LOVE Mexican food! As in we could (and sometimes do) eat it weekly. This chili sounds perfect for us! Love how easy it is to make, too. Pinning this one!
Thanks, Gayle! We definitely eat Mexican food at least once a week in some form too! I hope that you have a chance to try it!
Slow cooker recipes are the best and this chili looks like a definite winner! I could eat chili all the time 🙂
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Thank you, Rachel! Me too! 🙂
We are big Mexican food eaters and so just the sound of it is making me hungry!! Looks so good!
Thanks so much, Ami!
I must be missing something as I don’t see the recipe or a link to it….? Hard to tell with all these popup adds blocking stuff.
Hey, Rick! Sorry for the confusion! It was a guest post on my friend’s blog so I included the link in my post. Here is the direct link to the recipe: http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/slow-cooker-chicken-enchilada-chili/
I bet the house smells amazing while this is cooking! Looks so delicious!
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Totally! Thank you, friend!
This soup looks absolutely delicious! We’re supposed to have a cold night tonight and tomorrow so I may have to make this for dinner tomorrow for something different!
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Thanks, Kristy! It’s so cozy and full of flavor! 🙂
Blair great minds think alike. We just made chicken enchiladas and your have made a chicken enchilada chili. Oh this is a must have recipe and especially a great one for Halloween and dealing with all the trick or treaters, You need something quick and easy with low fuss. Sharing, of course!
Oooh, I could go for some chicken enchiladas right about now, too! That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, Bam!