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    Home » Dinners » Beans » Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili

    Published: Oct 5, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili is an easy, healthy crock pot chicken dinner recipe. With just a few minutes of prep, you can enjoy this good-for-you meal!

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Quinoa Chicken Chili

    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!

    Not only is this chili delicious, but it's made with healthy ingredients 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.

    How To Make Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili In A Slow Cooker

    Ingredients for slow cooker barbecue chicken quinoa chili in a crock pot insert

    Add the chicken to a slow cooker insert. You will need at least a 5 quart slow cooker for this recipe.

    Add the remaining ingredients to the insert. Stir to combine.

    Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. The chicken should be falling apart at this point. Finish shredding the chicken before serving.

    Tips For Make Perfect Chili

    • Use regular-sized chicken breasts, not chicken breast halves in this recipe.
    • There's no need to pre-cook the quinoa. It will cook as the chili cooks.
    • Be sure to use a barbecue sauce that you really like it will provide quite a lot of the flavor for this chili. If you like bit of sweetness in your sauce, look for a sauce with honey or brown sugar. If you like a bit of heat, look for a spicier sauce.
    • This recipe makes a big batch of chili. Chill any leftovers and warm in the microwave to reheat.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili

    Chili Variations

    • Vegetarian: simply swap out the chicken for one additional can of beans and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
    • Spicy: Add additional chile powder and use diced tomatoes with green chiles in place of the diced tomatoes. You can also use a barbecue sauce with heat and add hot sauce if you like.

    How To Serve

    I top this with a little shredded cheese and a little cilantro. You can also top it with diced green onions, sour cream, or any other desired toppings.

    What To Serve With This Chili

    I like to serve this slow cooker chili with cornbread. A simple green salad or fruit salad will also go well with this chili.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili

    More Chili Recipes!

    • Slow Cooker Chicken Frito Chili
    • Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Chili
    • Crockpot Chili

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Quinoa Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili

    Easy slow cooker barbecue chicken quinoa chili
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    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.

    Notes

    *Nutrition values are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    Originally published 2/6/15. Updated with new photos and tips 10/5/19.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Leena Paul

      November 06, 2020 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      This is really amazing. love this share.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 07, 2020 at 1:20 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. DML

      October 07, 2019 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious! Always looking for healthy, tasty recipes and this is a keeper. Will make again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 07, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        Thanks! I'm happy to hear that it was a hit. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    3. wooden

      December 18, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 19, 2018 at 10:03 am

        Thank you! =)

        Reply
    4. Mr. Cook

      July 23, 2018 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      Cool recipe indeed forgot to rate previously but now rating it would be cooking in my food smoker

      Reply
    5. Mr. Cook

      July 23, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      Fabulous style and a unique recipe, I hope I could find more recipes like these that I could try at home, :)

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 24, 2018 at 4:43 pm

        Thank you! It's a favorite in my house. =)

        Reply
    6. Mindy

      July 16, 2017 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 16, 2017 at 6:31 pm

        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!

        Reply
    7. Brittnay

      April 05, 2017 at 11:41 am

      4 stars
      This looks delish Kate! I am printing it now so I can cook it this weekend. Let you know how I go :)

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 05, 2017 at 3:28 pm

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

        Reply
    8. Jim @ Ssmoked

      March 29, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 30, 2017 at 4:12 pm

        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!

        Reply
    9. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      February 06, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Love how easy this chili is to make.. and that you used quinoa too. I have to make the recipe!

      Reply

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