Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili is an easy, healthy crock pot dinner. With just a few minutes of prep, you can enjoy this good-for-you meal!
My slow cooker has been getting quite a workout lately!
With everything that we’ve had going on, it’s so nice to be able to take 10 minutes in the morning to prep dinner and then not have to think about it again until we’re ready to eat.
That’s why I love healthy crockpot chicken recipes!
Plus, this Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili tastes great! This chili is delicious, and it’s full of good stuff like beans and veggies and quinoa.
This recipe makes a huge batch of chili, but the it reheats well, so you’ll be glad that there are leftovers. Be sure to use a barbecue sauce that you really like it will provide quite a lot of the flavor for this chili.
How to make vegetarian chili
Also, it’s really easy to make a vegetarian adaptation of this chili by simply swapping out the chicken for one more can of beans and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
I top this with a little shredded cheese and a little cilantro, but feel free to use whatever you like with it.
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion
- 3-14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 2-15 ounce cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounce can corn (drained)
- 16-18 ounce bottle of barbecue sauce
- 14.5 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (feel free to add more if you like things on the spicier side)
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker (You’ll need at least a 5 quart).
- Add all of the other ingredients, and stir to combine.
- Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Take chicken out, and shred with two forks.
- Return to slow cooker, and stir to combine.
wooden says
I loved this recipe will try among my family member this summer and let you know about the reviews :P once again thanks for it
Kate says
Thank you! =)
Mr. Cook says
Cool recipe indeed forgot to rate previously but now rating it would be cooking in my food smoker
Mr. Cook says
Fabulous style and a unique recipe, I hope I could find more recipes like these that I could try at home, :)
Kate says
Thank you! It’s a favorite in my house. =)
Mindy says
This is a big hit with my family. I have now made it many times, and they never seem to get tired of it. I usually add more chicken though- my husband is a big meat guy and if there isn’t enough meat in it…he doesn’t consider it a meal! Thanks for posting
Kate says
I’m so glad that you and your family like it! It’s a favorite at our house, too. =) Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
Brittnay says
This looks delish Kate! I am printing it now so I can cook it this weekend. Let you know how I go :)
Kate says
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Jim @ Ssmoked says
Fantastic! I tried this recipe over our family dinner and they loved it. They want me to share the recipe to them. Thanks for this.
Kate says
So glad that you liked it! This is a recipe that I look forward to every winter (and it freezes well!). Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Love how easy this chili is to make.. and that you used quinoa too. I have to make the recipe!