I have made this Slow Cooker Chicken or Turkey Chili many times for my family and friends and it’s always well loved and the super easy recipe is often requested.
When our schedules are not hectic we love to have people over at our place. We especially love having friends from the church on Sunday nights after the evening worship service.
It’s just a nice and perfect time to relax, and enjoy each other’s company especially before we face the challenges in the real world the next day — Monday!
We enjoy some food and occasionally have some games that everyone can participate in. We don’t do anything too formal or structured, the food is mostly the appetizer type – quick and easy in preparation.
The point is to enjoy each other’s company in a fuss-free environment.
There is one recipe that I often go back to when we want to have people over but don’t wish to stress too much on preparation – Slow Cooker Chicken Chili.
This is a tried and tested reliable recipe that can be prepared easily and quickly and then dumped in the slow cooker simply to heat up and allow the flavors to marry.
It’s perfect when you have either a leftover chicken or turkey. The amount of ingredients is certainly adjustable to a smaller or bigger crowd. Whether in my old church or the one we currently go to – this chili has been well-received and the recipe is often requested.
You can adjust the heat level to your liking. When I want it extra hot – I add a teaspoon or 2 of hot curry/chili powder I got from India. Oh so good!
Slow Cooker Chicken or Turkey Chili
By: Manila Spoon
Published: 02/24/2017
I have made this chili many times for my family and friends and it’s always well loved and the super easy recipe is often requested. Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
FOR FULL RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS and to PRINT, SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW.
What are the INGREDIENTS for Slow Cooker Chicken or Turkey Chili?
- 2 Tablespoons Butter –
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil – light or use your favorite brand or type of oil
- 2 medium Onions or 1 large – peeled and chopped
- 1 large Green Bell pepper – chopped
- 3 Celery stalks – sliced diagonally
- 1 Rotisserie chicken (or 3 cups left-over cooked chicken or turkey) – shredded or sliced into chunks
- 2-3 teaspoons Ground Cumin – adjust to taste
- 2 cans Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
- 16 oz bottle of tomato based Salsa – choose your heat level. I use medium spicy.
- 64 oz Chicken Broth
- Salt and pepper – adjust to taste
How do you make Slow Cooker Chicken or Turkey Chili?
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan and add the oil and butter to it. Once the butter has melted, sauté the onions, celery, and bell peppers until the onions have softened and started to brown a little about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. I like doing this extra step instead of simply dumping everything on the slow cooker for depth of flavor but if in a hurry you can simply add the veggies in the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the crockpot and cook for 3 hours on high. Season to taste. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro, cheese, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Yield: 10 Servings
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Cook time: 03 hrs. 00 mins.
Total time: 3 hrs. 10 mins.
Tags: Slow Cooker, Crockpot, Chicken, Chili, Dinner. Stew, Soup, Winter, Fall, Recipe, Easy
Slow Cooker Chicken (or Turkey) Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil, light
- 2 medium Onions or 1 large, chopped
- 1 large Green Bell pepper, chopped
- 3 Celery stalks, sliced
- 1 Rotisserie chicken or 3 cups left-over cooked chicken or turkey, shredded or sliced into chunks
- 2-3 tsp Ground Cumin or to taste
- 2 cans Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
- 16 oz Salsa, choose your heat level – I use Medium.
- 64 oz Chicken Broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan and add the oil and butter in it. Once the butter has melted, sauté the onions, celery and bell peppers until the onions have softened and started to brown a little about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. I like doing this extra step instead of simply dumping everything on the slow cooker for depth of flavor but if in a hurry you can simply add the veggies in the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients in the crockpot and cook for 3 hours on high. Season to taste. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro, cheese and sour cream. Enjoy!
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Last updated on November 25th, 2022 at 09:16 pm
I love chilli.. and I can go thru more than one bowl… This looks so delicious. Love the color
I can too much of this, too!! Thanks and enjoy!
Chili is such a nice and comforting way to satisfy the hunger. You always have great recipes thanks for sharing.
You are too kind Adriana! Thanks!
These are some of my favorite meals. The ones you can just throw and the slow cooker and forget and then end up being so Yummy! This looks great!
Thanks Stephanie! That is true indeed!
I think the slow cooker is one of the greatest inventions ever. Perfect for making recipes like this delicious chili.
I honestly don't know how I will live without my slow cooker! Thanks!
Slow cooker recipes are awesome. I love the shortcuts of using rotisserie chicken and salsa to make this!
Sometimes recipe shortcuts are life-savers so I love this recipe that way. Thanks!
This slow cooker chicken chili looks great meal, also it I like the idea that you used rotisserie chicken to make it . Any cold day chili is best.
Quick and easier to use cooked chicken especially if you have left-overs. Thanks!
Chili is THE best thing to make in a slow cooker. All that deliciousness simmering all day and getting more and more flavorful as the day goes on. And the aroma!
That is so true! Thanks!
Chicken chili is such a perfect feed-a-crowd type food. Perfect slow cooker dinner!
I fully agree! Thanks!
Any meal I can throw together in the morning and forget the rest of the day, is a winner! Chicken chili will go over great with my family
So glad to know that and hope you all will love this. Thanks Amanda!
Beautiful, warm, comforting, balanced, tasty. I’m in. Thank you and have a pleasant day !
Glad you like it Jan! Thanks!
So good. we loved it.
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So glad to know that! Thank you!