Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Chili Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Chili Recipe combines tender pulled chicken with a rich and tangy barbecue sauce, beans, and spices for a hearty meal. It’s a perfect Crockpot recipe for busy days, allowing you to prepare a delicious dish with minimal effort.

Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker, let it simmer, and enjoy a comforting bowl of chili that’s packed with flavor.

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Chili

This chili features shredded chicken cooked in a savory barbecue sauce, complemented by kidney beans, black beans, and a blend of spices. The recipe takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add Ingredients: Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, then add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.

Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the chili.
Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with additional barbecue sauce, chopped green onions, and cilantro if desired.