Description
Hearty Mexican chicken chili delights taste buds with rich, comforting flavors that simmer slowly to perfection. Packed with tender meat, spicy seasonings, and wholesome ingredients, this crockpot marvel brings family-style warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chopped potatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Layer tender meat at the bottom of the crockpot, creating a foundational protein base for the meal.
- Sprinkle finely chopped vegetables and minced garlic across the meat surface, distributing aromatics evenly.
- Generously dust selected seasonings over the vegetable layer to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Gently cascade diced tomatoes and rich broth into the crockpot, ensuring complete ingredient coverage.
- Secure crockpot lid tightly and select cooking temperature: low setting for 6-8 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours to allow ingredients to meld and tenderize.
- Once cooking cycle completes, carefully remove lid and softly fold ingredients together, ensuring even distribution of juices and seasonings.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing each portion to capture the harmonious blend of meats, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Notes
- Choose tough, budget-friendly cuts like chuck roast or chicken thighs for maximum tenderness and flavor development during slow cooking.
- Layer ingredients strategically with meat at bottom, vegetables in middle, and liquid on top to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Reduce liquid by 25% compared to traditional recipes since crockpots create condensation and trap moisture during cooking process.
- Season generously with herbs and spices at beginning to allow flavors to meld and intensify throughout long cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg