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    Home » Recipes » Crockpot Recipes

    Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili

    Published: Aug 5, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A stuffed baked potato with chicken chili and sour cream and corn on top, a collage with a Crockpot and ingredient photos on bottom.

    Want a light and healthy crockpot recipe for a busy weeknight? Look no further than this deliciously easy spicy chicken taco chili. Our family loves to use it for topping a baked potato but picky eaters may prefer a homemade taco bowl!

    A baked potato is stuffed with crockpot chicken taco chili and then topped with corn and a dollop of sour cream.

    With the school year starting back up, our family needs new easy dinner recipes I can turn to for busy weeknights.

    While I love all the popular quick dinners for busy nights on my super-popular post, even my family craves something a little different once in a while.

    With the girls in two different schools and with two very different schedules this fall, it is fantastic to have an easy crockpot recipe that I can toss into the pot before I run around for all the pick-ups.

    Why This Recipe Works:

    Just because we're busy doesn't mean I don't want something healthy I can feel good about feeling the family.

    This crockpot chicken chili was a huge hit because:

    • It only takes 3 hours to make so I don't have to worry about it in the morning when I'm getting the kids off to school. I pop it in the crockpot right after lunch.
    • It uses ground chicken so it is lower in fat and better for our dinner.
    • It's loaded with seasonings so the meat isn't dry.
    • It's thick enough to use as for stuffed baked potatoes but also works great for a homemade rice bowl.
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    • Why This Recipe Works:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Serving Tips
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top Tip
    • More Easy Crockpot Ideas:
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    Ingredients

    The ingredient list for this chicken chili is nice and short.

    The ingredients for crockpot chicken taco chili sit on a kitchen counter.
    • Ground chicken
    • Your favorite jarred tomato sauce
    • Fire-roasted diced tomatoes
    • An onion
    • Your favorite taco seasoning

    You can really mix and match the seasoning and sauces to make this dish as spicy or mild as your family prefers!

    Instructions

    First, build the chili sauce base:

    A can of tomatoes and a jar of sauce are open and ready to be put into the crockpot.

    Add HALF of a jar of your favorite tomato sauce to the crockpot.

    Add the diced tomatoes, not drained. Sprinkle your favorite taco seasoning over the top and stir.

    Browned ground chicken and a chopped onion are added to the sauce in the crockpot.

    In a large skillet, add the canola oil and bring the pan up to medium heat.

    Add the ground chicken and brown it while breaking it up with the back of a spoon.

    Add the browned chicken and chopped onion to the sauce in the pot and stir.

    Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on LOW for 2.5 - 3 hours.

    Variations

    The chili has been used to stuff a baked potato and also make a homemade burrito bowl with corn, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

    You can tailor this crockpot chicken chili recipe to fit your family's preferences just by adjusting the heat flavor of the easy ingredients:

    • Mild - use a mild taco seasoning, plain diced tomatoes, and plain marinara for the jarred sauce
    • Extra-spicy - use Rotel with chilis instead of the fire-roasted and an arrabiatta tomato sauce
    • Super Veggie - add diced bell peppers to the saute pan and char them briefly before mixing with the ingredients in the crockpot

    Serving Tips

    I love that I can serve this thick chicken chili inside a stuffed baked potato or my picky eaters who don't like potatoes can make a homemade burrito bowl with leftover brown rice from another meal earlier in the week.

    Toppings you may want to offer:

    • Corn: fresh cut from the cob or an easy bag of frozen
    • Shredded cheddar cheese
    • Sour cream
    • Green onions or fresh chives

    Equipment

    Do not try to use a too-big slowcooker or your meal may burn at the bottom of the appliance. I tested this recipe in a 4.5-qt sized Crockpot and it worked perfectly with room to spare.

    Storage

    This recipe would freeze really well. You could store the chili in smaller, individual portions for thawing just a meal here or there.

    Top Tip

    While we love ground chicken in this recipe, you can also substitute ground beef or ground pork. Just be sure to completely brown the meat before adding it to the slowcooker.

    More Easy Crockpot Ideas:

    Need more inspiration for an easy weeknight dinner?

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      Healthy Chicken Chili with No Beans
    • A white bowl of chicken noodle soup sits on a blue plate. There are wavy egg noodles and fresh parsley peeking out of the broth.
      Easy Crockpot Chicken Soup
    • A blue bowl of spicy shrimp stew shows tons of corn, red peppers, spicy sausage, and big shrimp.
      Spicy Shrimp Stew
    • Italian beef sandwich has toasted bread, melted provolone cheese, and pepper relish on top of the shredded beef.
      Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

    If you’ve tried this crockpot chicken taco chili or any other recipe on PeanutBlossom.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
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    A baked potato is stuffed with crockpot chicken taco chili and then topped with corn and a dollop of sour cream.

    Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili

    5 from 1 vote
    This quick and easy crockpot chicken chili is perfect for stuffing a baked potato or assembling a homemade burrito bowl with leftover rice.
    TOTAL TIME 3 hours 15 minutes
    PREP TIME 15 minutes
    COOK TIME 3 hours
    YIELD 8 servings
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ (24 oz) jar tomato sauce
    • 1 (15 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
    • ¼ cup taco seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 lb ground chicken
    • 1 onion diced

    OPTIONAL FOR SERVING:

    • Baked potatoes
    • Rice
    • Corn
    • Shredded cheese
    • Sour cream
    • Green onions or fresh chives chopped

    Instructions

    • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
    • Add the canola oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground chicken in the oil, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. When the chicken is no longer pink, add the chicken and chopped onion to the crockpot. Stir to combine with the tomato sauce.
    • Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on LOW for 2.5 - 3 hours.
    • Serve over a baked potato or bowl of rice with optional toppings.

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    Recipe Notes

    This recipe freezes well and can be made completely ahead of time. Keep a container in the fridge ready for easy thawing on a busy weeknight.
    COURSECrockpot Recipes
    CUISINEAmerican
    AUTHORTiffany Dahle

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