Slow Cooker Double Play Chicken Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Hearty slow cooker chicken chili with black beans and smoky chipotle, perfect for easy weeknight dinners with a spicy kick. This Mexican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, black beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Transfer the onion and garlic to a slow cooker. Add 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Stir to combine all ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken thighs, shred with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving.