Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty, nutritious, and flavorful meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Combining tender chicken breasts with sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is cooked low and slow to develop rich flavors. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome and comforting option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Goods
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lime
Garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes and dicing the onion. Mince the garlic cloves to release their flavor.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker. Add the diced sweet potatoes, black beans (drained and rinsed), diced tomatoes with their juices, low-sodium chicken broth, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Add Spices and Mix: Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine the flavors evenly.
- Slow Cook: 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 ready.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Final Seasoning: Stir in the fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for salt or spice.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Top with avocado slices, Greek yogurt, or shredded cheese for extra creaminess and flavor.
- This chili freezes very well, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or enjoying leftovers.
