Slow Cooker Black Bean Taco Chili
Hearty slow cooker back bean chicken taco chili. Perfect cold weather comfort food!
What is it about the Target dollar section that is so appealing? It’s not super amazing stuff. Just cutesy, random things that we’re suddenly convinced we need. MUST have that tiny bottle of goo-gone because there might be a random sticky spot at some unknown time in the future. Of course, by then the bottle will probably go missing, stored in some odd location after reorganizing. That never happened, seriously, it’s just something I imagine is likely.
But then, there are the things like those cute metal mailboxes that I had every intention of making into adorable Valentine mailboxes for the kids… years ago. I’m not even kidding. They’ve been in a bag, in the basement, for years. I figured they’d be cute. I could be crafty and fun and leave little notes and surprises for the kids. Uhhh that hasn’t happened, obviously. Fail.
And today, it got me. However, I went in with a goal in mind, which is basically never the case. I hoped to find things for the upcoming school vacation week, crafty doodads and such to entertain the kids while we’re still snowed in and looking for inexpensive things to occupy us. $1 paint sets – score! Spiderman, Frozen, etc. That’ll last for all of 30 minutes, but that’ll be $3 well spent…. unlike those mailboxes.
Here’s a super easy and flavorful, must make dinner! It’s like your favorite homemade taco turned into a hearty chili recipe. Shredded chicken, veggies and beans, seasoned to perfection and topped off with cheese – it’s delicious! A perfect cold weather crowd pleasing dish… made even easier in the slow cooker!
The slow cooker is absolutely my favorite Winter-time appliance. If you’re not using one, you must! It’s a game changer.
Be sure to add this hearty slow cooker black bean taco chili to your dinner plans!
Slow Cooker Black Bean Taco Chili
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast *See notes
- 15 oz corn drained
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed well
- 15 oz petite diced tomatoes drained
- 1 C yellow onion chopped
- 1 C green bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 - 3 C chicken broth
- Monterey Jack cheese optional
- Tortilla chips optional
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
- To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add raw chicken breasts, beans, vegetables, spices and chicken broth. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8. Remove chicken breasts to shred, then return to slow cooker.
- Serve with optional shredded cheese, tortilla chips and optional sour cream.
Notes
*Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts, fully thawed. An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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This is the first thing I saw this morning! Gorgeous!
Thanks Miki!
Love this, Rachel. SO healthy and hearty!
Thanks Sandy! :)
Between the dollar spot and their target cartwheel app that store convinces me to buy all kinds of things I didn’t know I needed. However I do legit need this chili.
I haven’t caved with that app yet. I’m trying to resist because I’m sure it won’t help me save, just spend more.
True. I think so far it’s helped me save because I try to only buy things I had already had on my shopping list. But there were a few splurges along the way. And some steals! Hot combat boots for $6.75!!
I avoid Target whenever possible because it is such a danger. I just heard one might move in very close to my house. A very scary thought. This soup looks so warm and comforting. And I love those white bowls. I have a thing for white ceramics.
I totally understand how one being closer would be scary!
The dollar section is totally my life. I can’t count the times I have come come and gone “why did I buy this?” It always makes sense…at the time.
But this chili? Makes sense ALL THE TIME. Pinned!
I feel the exact same way (about both) :)
This looks fantastic!! Love all that cheese on top and perfect for chilly days. I never go through the Target $1 section – stresses me out LOL
This chili looks amazing! I love slow cooker meals, especially in the winter. And yes, the dollar section at Target always gets me too, although they’re leaving Canada soon so I guess I won’t have to waste money there anymore!
Thanks so much Stacey! That really stinks about your Target stores!
Chicken breasts go into the crockpot whole? Do they fall apart as they cook?
The one step I left out. Sorry about that! Remove the chicken breasts to shred at the end, then return to the slow cooker before serving.
Beautiful dish for those chilly days!!! Thank you for your lovely recipes!!
Thanks Trinity!
I made this over the weekend and it was very good.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Oh boy! This looks delicious! That chicken looks perfect. Mmm mmm!
Thanks Brielle!
Anyone have the nutritional info for this chili?
I do not supply that information with my recipes since I do not calculate it for my own personal use. There are free nutritional calculators available online if you do a quick search. Enjoy!
Have you ever tried adding rice to the slow cooker with this? Or serving it with rice instead of chips? I want to try this but use rice I have instead of buying chips….
I haven’t personally added rice with this recipe. However, I’m sure it would go great in place of tortilla chips. :)
I made this slow cooker black bean taco chili today. It is fantastic!
So glad you enjoyed it, Michele! Thanks for sharing :)
Does anyone know the calorie count and nutrition composite?
I do not provide the nutritional information on my recipes. However, there are a lot of free online calculators available where you can plug the information in yourself. Enjoy! :)
I put the ingredients in the crockpot before leaving for work. When I got home, the house smelled great!! This is a simple and delicious recipe. It’s a keeper. It’s got just the right amount of spiciness to it.
So glad you enjoyed it, Cindy! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
This is a fabulous recipe! I made one adjustment: I didn’t add the cayenne pepper and next time will add a 1/2 a jalapeño pepper. Everyone loved it and came back for seconds! This is a fabulous Clean Eating recipe and I highly recommend it!
So glad you enjoyed it, Diane. Thanks for sharing! :)
Made this last night. Family loved it!! So simple and clean. Yummmmmm
So glad everyone enjoyed it, Adriana! Thanks for sharing. :)
Can this be placed in a freezer bag and frozen? Looking for freezer meals.
I haven’t personally tried freezing it before or after, but I imagine it would be fine. Keep in mind that it should be thawed fully before cooking as frozen food should never be cooked in a slow cooker. Enjoy!
I made this today for dinner. It was a huge success! Absolutely delicious! This recipe is s keeper!
(I used the red pepper flakes, and I thought it was a great addition to the flavor!)
SO glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! Thanks so much for sharing.
Are they canned beans or dried?
Canned beans are used.
Such a good recipe. Totally forgot the bell pepper and my house isn’t a huge fan of onion, but I put an entire medium yellow onion in and absolutely no complaints. Thanks for sharing this!
So glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing, Madi!
Made this today. After I shredded the chicken and added it back to the crock-pot I added a can of (drained and rinsed) red kidney beans. Letting the chili cool down before I store it in the frig for the night. Tomorrow it should be extra flavorful because the ingredients will have had a chance to marry and mellow. Can’t wait to try it! Make homemade tortilla strips and have lots of Monterrey Jack cheese to add to the mix, as well as, fresh avocado slices and some Mexican creama!
I hope you enjoyed it! :)
I made this the other day & it is so delicious! I cooked it in a crock pot for 12 hours to really soak in the flavors. I also made a vegan version, with meatless chicken strips from Trader Joe’s. Yum!!
So glad you enjoyed it, Ashlyn!
My 9 year old daughter who is a picky eater was the first one to get some and she loved it!!! I just took my first bite and fell in love. I’m a fall enthusiast and this is a perfect for a fall evening.
I’m so glad to hear you both enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
This is really good! I used 3 jalapeños because my husband and I like a little more spice! I had used the 3 cups of chicken broth, but next time I might use less. It was a little more like a soup than a chili with the extra broth. I loved how the corn remained crunchy and the chicken really broke up on its own once it was done!!
I’m glad you both enjoyed it, Renee! Thanks for sharing. :)
Wonderful meals, like your site alot!
Thanks, Connie!
This looks delicious! How many chicken breasts did you use?
Thanks!
That will vary depending on their size. Typically it will be 2-3 breasts depending on how large they are.
Nice recipe, and flavor is very good. I just wonder if an ingredient is missing; it is definitely more like soup than chili. There is nothing to ” bind” the broth. Do you have any suggestions?
There are many types of chili with varying consistencies. There isn’t anything missing here. If you like it thicker, just grab more of the solid ingredients over the broth. I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)
I just made this tonight and added some of the shredded cheese and a couple tbsp of all purpose flour to the crock pot at the end of the cooking time. It made it thicker. It’s a delicious recipe! But I am the same and like it a bit thicker.
Ok to use frozen chicken breasts?
Ingredients, especially meat, must always be fully thawed before adding to the slow cooker.
Can I use a high pressure cooker instead? Or normal pot on the stove? If so, what should I be aware of?
If you do either, I do not have directions for you as this was written specifically for the slow cooker. Good luck! :)
I made this last night and meal prepped with it for the week. So yummy :) You wouldn’t happen to know the nutrition for this would you?
So glad you enjoyed it, Yvonne. As for the nutritional info, I don’t offer that but there are free calculators online you can use.
This is wonderful! Just the right amount of zing. Thank you for sharing.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Delicious! Next time I will add kidney beans as well! Awesome flavor!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing :)
We love this chili! I add some cumin and double the recipe. It freezes beautifully and we get 5-6 meals! It’s become one of my go-to recipes. Thank you!
So glad you’ve enjoyed it! :)
Just made this morning for lunch today for my daughter’s and I. So delicious and healthy!! Thank you so much!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing, Cynthia! :)
I recently ‘found’ your blog and love it!
I made this chili and it was fantastic! Great flavor and so easy!
I also made your Lemon Glazed Zucchini bread as it seemed a little different than the other zucchini breads I’ve tried. It was delicious with the bright lemon flavor added. It was a good ‘dessert” accompianment to the chili!
I’m looking forward to trying some of your other recipes and I know I also will enjoy your home and decor posts!
Warm regards,
Debra
So glad you enjoyed it, Debra!
Can you substitute something else for the black beans
Any other bean would be the best option. Enjoy :)
Great recipe! I’ve made it a staple in our house. I sub a 28oz can of Hominy for the corn. Makes it taste like a bowl of chicken tamales.
So glad you’ve enjoyed it, Brad! :)
Made this for the first time yeasterday and it came out delicious. I used 3 chicken thighs instead of skinless chicken breast and it came out amazing. Plan on making for my son’s first birthday party.
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
If I use canned chicken breasts instead of frozen how long would you suggest to cook?
Fully thawed boneless chicken breast should be used for this recipe for best results. Enjoy!
this recipe is so fantastic! thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Big thanks…this soup is ALWAYS a hit and I make it all.the.time. Much appreciated!!
So glad you’ve enjoyed it, Katie!
My whole family loves this! Looks like the recipe serves 4+. Can you share the approximate serving size?
So glad everyone enjoyed it! I do not have an exact serving size for you.