This easy chicken chili recipe is perfect for busy days.

Just combine everything in a slow cooker and let it simmer all day while you’re away.

That would be nice, right?!

Easy Crockpot Chili Chicken in the slow cooker

Emma Christensen

I useboneless, skinless chicken thighsfor this recipe.

The chicken just gets more tender the longer you let it cook.

Try not to push it too much longer, though, or else the chicken starts to become mushy.

Crockpot Chili Chicken in a bowl for serving

Emma Christensen

Freeze chicken chili in airtight containers for up to three months.

Thaw in the fridge before reheating, or warm frozen chili right in a covered saucepan over low heat.

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As is, this makes a fairly mild chili.

Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Add the tomato puree, broth, garlic, and spices to the slow cooker.

Nestle the chicken into the vegetables inside the slow cooker liner

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Stir to mix and coat the chicken and vegetables.

(Note: Wait to add the beans, corn, and vinegar until the end of cooking.)

Taste the chili and add salt, pepper, or additional spices, if desired.

Stir together all the ingredients for crockpot chicken chili

Emma Christensen

This should take about 15 to 30 minutes.

Watch for the chili to start bubbling again.

Leftovers will keep refrigerated for up to a week or up to 3 months frozen.

Cover the slow cooker chicken chili with a lid for cooking

Emma Christensen

Shredding the chicken for easy crockpot chicken chili

Emma Christensen

Adding the beans and corn to the slow cooker chicken chili

Emma Christensen