Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Chili
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    7 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    7 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    281

A hearty and flavorful chili that combines the richness of Italian sausage with the lean protein of ground chicken, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker with a medley of tomatoes, spices, and kidney beans. Perfect for a cozy night in!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    51 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    1391 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs In a slow cooker, combine the chopped stewed tomatoes, beer, beef bouillon cubes, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, hot sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.

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02 Step

Recipe View 20 mins While the tomato mixture is heating, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the ground chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until completely browned, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken and onion mixture to the slow cooker.

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03 Step

Recipe View 6 hrs 20 mins In the same skillet, cook the Italian sausage until completely browned and crumbly, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and add the sausage to the slow cooker. Stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans and tomato paste. Continue cooking on High for 2 hours.

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04 Step

Recipe View After 2 hours on High, reduce the heat to Low and simmer for an additional 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Stir occasionally.

For a richer flavor, consider using a dark beer like a stout or porter.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use any ground sausage, but the Italian seasoning adds a unique flavor profile.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or avocado.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 93 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Calista Denesik

    I used ground turkey instead of chicken and it turned out great!

  • Salvador Rippinlegros

    This chili is amazing! My family loved it and it's so easy to make.

  • Jarred Zulauf

    The perfect chili for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Dock Crist

    This is my go-to chili recipe now. So delicious and versatile!

  • Dominic Schamberger

    I added a can of diced green chiles for extra flavor. It was a hit!

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