Description
Indulge in this delightful Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili, where sweet pineapple meets tender chicken and vibrant spices for a dish that’s both comforting and exotic. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, this chili promises to warm your heart and excite your taste buds with every spoonful. Easy to prepare, it allows you to focus on enjoying good company while the slow cooker does all the work!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion (yellow or red), chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics (Optional): In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- 3. Combine: Transfer sautéed ingredients to a slow cooker; add chicken, pineapple, black beans, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and chili powder. Stir until well mixed.
- 4. Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld.
- 5. Finish: Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low / 3 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg