30 Chili Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

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30 Chili Recipes for Your Slow Cooker1/30 Game-Stopper Chili 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty chili with sausage, beef, beans and barley is perfect for the halftime food rush. People actually cheer when they see me coming with my slow cooker! —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 359 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1062mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein. Get your cozy fix with these slow cooker soups, too!

My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me

2/30 White Bean Chicken Chili 119 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. —Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

6g fiber), 25g protein

6g fiber), 25g protein. Try these healthy slow cooker recipes during the cold months, too. 3/30 Slow-Cooker Chili 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It’s so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 260 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 712mg

sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein

sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. Is your slow cooker seeing a lot of action? Learn how to clean a slow cooker to keep it working great. 4/30 Flavorful White Chili 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a tasty twist on conventional chili, try this low-fat version. It’s packed with plenty of beans, tender grilled chicken and a zippy blend of spices. —Wilda Bensenhaver of Deland, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 384

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch

calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1224mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 16g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch. Want your chili faster? Learn how to convert slow cooker recipes into Instant Pot recipes. 5/30 Texican Chili 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it’s so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It’s a terrific way to serve a crowd without last-minute preparation. I got the idea from my

mother, who used her slow cooker often for soups and stews

mother, who used her slow cooker often for soups and stews. —Stacy Law, Cornish, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 163 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 6/30 Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work.

It’s a favorite, especially in fall and winter

—Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings): 278 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 863mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 7/30 Turkey Chili 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve taken my mother’s healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It’s a favorite, especially in fall and winter. —Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 200

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch

calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 8/30 Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili 87 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend Caroline Gray and I came up with this creamy slow-cooker white chicken chili. It’s unusual because it calls for Alfredo sauce. —Cindi Mitchell, St. Marys, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 336 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol,

772mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein

772mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein. 9/30 Cowboy Chili 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Cowboy Chili Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 45 min Servings 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and seeds. —Rachel Sprinkel, Hilo, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 301 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean

meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 10/30 Spicy Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years’ worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five … was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated

Tender pork adds extra heartiness to this slow-cooked chili

fat), 50mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 11/30 Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tender pork adds extra heartiness to this slow-cooked chili. You can use pork tenderloin, boneless pork roast or boneless pork chops for the pork called for in the recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 395 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium,

34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 39g protein

34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 39g protein. 12/30 Taco Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Taco Chili Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. —Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 342 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein. 13/30 Black & White Bean Chili Test

This is a healthy and filling meal that even the kids love!

Kitchen Approved Black & White Bean Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a healthy and filling meal that even the kids love! The satisfying chili is great for football games or potluck dinners. —Katti Scott, Manteo, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 252 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein. 14/30 Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet

Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes

Potato Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes it to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise–sweet potatoes! —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein. 15/30 Chipotle Beef Chili 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings (about 3 quarts)

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love spicy food, so I think this chili really hits the spot. If you are sensitive to chile peppers, start out with one or two chipotles and go up from there. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 230 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 16/30 Green Chicken Chili 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Green Chicken Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min

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