Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
Creating Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili is simple. Follow these easy steps:
- Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Layer the diced sweet potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Add Canned Ingredients: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, and corn.
- Pour Broth: Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker, covering the ingredients.
- Season: Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the top.
- Stir Gently: Gently mix all the ingredients, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred Chicken: After cooking, remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return to the chili.
- Final Stir: Give everything a good final stir to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and add your favorite toppings if desired.
Following these simple steps will yield an incredible and delicious chili that you can enjoy any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 25g