Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies; 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 1/2-3 cups chicken stock; 15 ounces corn, drained; 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, I use a 4 ounce can chopped green chilies; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion, I use more; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon chili powder, can use Taco seasoning

Submitted by mandabears

"Delicious chicken chili with the added protein of nutty Quinoa. I love this recipe for its' ease and its' taste. I got this recipe from Facebook Sweetreatsmore.com"

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Ready In:: 5hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 ¹⁄₂ - 3 cups chicken stock
15 ounces corn, drained
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, I use a 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon dried minced onion, I use more
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder, can use Taco seasoning

directions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in crockpot.
Put quinoa in a sieve and pour boiling water over it.
Mix with all other ingredients and pour over chicken.
Cook for 5-7 hours on low.
Remove chicken and shred it and return chicken to crockpot.
Keep on warm until ready to serve.
Can garnish with grated cheese and or sour cream.

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Reviews

I added about a tablespoon of chili powder and some garlic powder and still thought this was bland. Could definitely be better with more spices but is a good solid recipe.

RobinOHNCTXUK