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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili

An image of prepared Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili made with chicken thighs, pinto beans, Pace® Chipotle Picante Sauce, green chiles, bell pepper, garlic and white rice.
  • prep time: 15 min
  • total time: 2 hr 15 min
  • serves: 8 people
  • calories: 363 1 serving
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This hearty, smoky one‑pot meal brings together tender slow‑cooked chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, and vibrant peppers in a bold chipotle‑spiked sauce. With just minutes of prep, the slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into a rich, satisfying chili layered with heat, depth, and comforting Southwest flavor. Perfect served over rice and finished with cotija, cilantro, and red onion for a fresh, bright contrast.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans  pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Chipotle Picante Sauce
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced fire roasted green chiles, undrained
  • 1 red, orange or green bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place all ingredients into a 6-quart slow cooker.  Season with salt and pepper.  

  • Step 2

    Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours (or LOW for 4 to 5 hours) or until the chicken is fork-tender.  Shred chicken and serve over the cooked rice.  Top with your favorite toppings.  We like cotija cheese, chopped fresh cilantro and chopped red onion.

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Made With

Calories 363
Total Fat 7 g
Sat. Fat 1.8 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 101 mg
Sodium 683 mg
Total Carb 48 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 26 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 7 %DV
Iron 23 %DV
Potassium 10 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.

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