Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans is hearty and soothing, with tender chicken, creamy broth, and a balance of black and white beans. Kale and tomatoes add depth and brightness, while gentle spices keep it family-friendly. It’s ideal for a cozy weeknight or casual gathering when you want comforting flavors with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the black beans, white beans, tomatoes, and kale to a slow cooker.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, then cook and stir until it is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Move the cooked onion to the slow cooker.
- 4
Season with chili powder, garlic and herb seasoning, and salt.
- 5
Set the chicken breast halves on top, then pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- 6
Cook on Low for 6 hours. Take out the chicken breasts, then shred or cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Stir the shredded chicken back into the chili.
- 7
Stir in the heavy cream, let it heat for a few minutes, and serve.
- Calories 337.18 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 23.76 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 24.07 g 9%
- Total Fat 15.35 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 7.63 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.3 mg High 26%
- Sodium 833.57 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.71 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 4.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 111.96 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 302.43 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 217.77 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 40.55 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 337.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans healthy?
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 337.18 calories and 23.76 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 833.57 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.63 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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