Description
This hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili is a nutritious and comforting meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with sweet potatoes, black beans, and aromatic spices create a flavorful, wholesome chili that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and fiber, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a healthy American-inspired main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lime
Garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, mince garlic, dice onion, and drain and rinse black beans. Gather all spices and liquids.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, chicken broth, diced onion, and minced garlic on top.
- Add Spices and Stir: Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon over the ingredients. Stir gently to combine all components evenly, ensuring spices are well distributed.
- Cook the Chili: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and the sweet potatoes tender when done.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Add Lime Juice and Final Seasoning: Stir in the juice of one lime, then taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary for salt or spice levels.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the chili warm, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro. Optional toppings such as avocado slices, Greek yogurt, or shredded cheese can be added as desired.
Notes
- Top with avocado slices, Greek yogurt, or shredded cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.
- This chili freezes well, making it ideal for meal prep or saving leftovers.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños during cooking.
- Ensure the slow cooker is large enough (6-quart recommended) to accommodate all ingredients comfortably.
