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Mexican Chicken Chili

Tex-Mex Chicken Chili Recipe is a quick and easy recipe made with zucchini. A perfect go-to recipe on weeknights when you are short on time.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword Chicken Chili, Chicken Chili In the Crockpot, Chicken Chili in the Slow Cooker, Chicken Chili Recipe, Crock Pot Chili With Chicken, Crockpot Chili With Chicken, Easy Chicken Chili, Easy Chicken Chili Recipe, Mexican Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker Chili With Chicken, Slow Cooker Chili With Chicken Recipe, Stove Top Chicken Chili Recipe, Tex-Mex Chicken Chili
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 630kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 15 oz. can of black beans
  • 1 15 oz. can of pinto beans
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 15 oz fire roasted chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup Picante sauce of choice
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp homemade Taco Seasoning See Recipe on my blog
  • 3 cups of chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups of water

Instructions

  • First, dice the zucchini. Secondly,
    2 cups diced zucchini
  • Secondly, place the shredded chicken and zucchini into a large pan over a 4-quart capacity.
    2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
  • Thirdly, open the cans of vegetables.
  • Most importantly, do not drain the cans.
  • Finally, pour the contents of the cans into the pan with the chicken.
    1 15 oz. can of black beans, 1 15 oz. can of pinto beans, 1 15 oz fire roasted chopped tomatoes
  • Next, add the remaining ingredients and bring them to a boil.
    1 cup Picante sauce of choice, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp homemade Taco Seasoning, 3 cups of chicken broth homemade or store-bought, 1 tsp cumin, 2 cups of water
  • Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Lastly, ladle into soup bowls.

Mexican Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Directions

  • First, dice the zucchini and shred the cooked chicken (or cooked shredded chicken).
  • Second, add two uncooked chicken breasts.
  • Thirdly, add the chicken and zucchini to a slow cooker.
  • Fourthly, open the cans of vegetables.
  • Finally, don't drain the cans simply pour the contents into the slow cooker with the chicken.
  • Next, add the remaining ingredients.
  • Turn on the slow cooker and allow it to cook for 4-8 hours.
  • Lastly, remove the chicken breast and shred it with two forks before returning it to the slow cooker.

Topping or Additions Suggestions

  • Gluten-free tortilla chips, chopped onions, green onions, diced olives, radishes, cilantro, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, thinly shredded cabbage, shredded cheese, or radishes.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 8.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3 g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1 g 3 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg 15 %
Sodium 805 mg 34 %
Potassium 439 mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g 18 %
Sugars 9 g  
Protein 15 g 31 %
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 90g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 263mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 1114mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4888IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 7mg