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    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Yes, “queso” means cheese, but hold the sour cream, the cream cheese, and the shredded cheddar because this recipe is dairy-free! Instead of being smothered in cheese, this one’s all about the spices and salsa, with avocado standing in as a creamy, dairy-free topping.

    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili

    To really give the chicken its flavor, the recipe calls for some pre-made salsa. You can use any salsa that you like, but this fire-roasted salsa is perfect if you don’t have other plans: the flavor is rich and intense without being overwhelmingly spicy, and if you have any leftovers, you can always eat them over salad or any kind of grilled meat.

    The beauty of a slow cooker is the freedom to leave it on all day and come back to dinner, but if you want your chili faster, you can always cook it on high for 3-4 hours instead of on low for 6.

    This would be a great recipe to fill some cauliflower tortillas or maybe just lettuce wraps if you need something even easier. Or try it just with a quick side salad: dinner will be on the table in minutes, and you can sit back and enjoy the compliments on your cooking.

    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 6 h

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts;
    • 3 bell peppers, minced;
    • 1 red onion, chopped;
    • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced; (optional)
    • 2 cups salsa;
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
    • 1½ cup water;
    • 1 tsp. ground cumin;
    • 2 tsp. chili powder;
    • 1 avocado, chopped;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, garlic, salsa, water, cumin, chili powder, onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
    3. Once the cooking is done, remove the chicken breasts. Shred them with a fork, and return them to the slow cooker.
    4. Place the bell peppers and jalapeño in a large skillet over high heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until well roasted.
    5. Add the peppers and jalapeño to the slow cooker.
    6. Give everything a good stir and cover.
    7. Let the chili simmer for another 20 minutes, and add some water to reach the desired consistency, if needed.
    8. Top with avocado before serving.
    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

    A dairy-free chicken chili that plays up the salsa and spices to make a hearty, satisfying recipe.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 314 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 3 bell peppers minced
    • 1 red onion chopped
    • 1 jalapeño pepper minced (optional)
    • 2 cups salsa
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1½ cup water
    • 1 tsp. ground cumin
    • 2 tsp. chili powder
    • 1 avocado chopped
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, garlic, salsa, water, cumin, chili powder, onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
      1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 red onion, 2 cups salsa, 2 garlic cloves, 1½ cup water, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. chili powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
    • Once the cooking is done, remove the chicken breasts. Shred them with a fork, and return them to the slow cooker.
    • Place the bell peppers and jalapeño in a large skillet over high heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until well roasted.
      3 bell peppers
    • Add the peppers and jalapeño to the slow cooker.
      1 jalapeño pepper
    • Give everything a good stir and cover.
    • Let the chili simmer for another 20 minutes, and add some water to reach the desired consistency, if needed.
    • Top with avocado before serving.
      1 avocado

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1036mgPotassium: 1376mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 4635IUVitamin C: 134mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, chili, queso, slow cooker
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