Description
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Tender chicken simmers with ripe pineapple, vibrant bell peppers, and hearty black beans, creating a comforting dish that’s both nourishing and satisfying. This easy-to-make chili is a crowd-pleaser sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker; add sautéed vegetables.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over the chicken.
- Add pineapple chunks and drained black beans on top.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over all ingredients until just covered.
- Squeeze lime juice on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks; stir to combine flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg