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Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A hearty and nutritious slow cooker chili made with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, beans, and warm spices—perfect for a comforting and easy weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
  3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return to the chili. Stir in lime juice.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Top with avocado, cheese, or sour cream for extra richness.
  • Substitute black beans with kidney or pinto beans if preferred.
  • This chili freezes well and makes great leftovers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg