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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Chili Recipe

Slow cooker jerk chicken chili adds zesty island flavor to the classic dish! This bold dish comes together quickly and easily right in your crock pot with barely any prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Servings: 8
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 2-2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large white onion peeled & diced
  • 1 pkg stoplight peppers seeded & diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded & diced
  • 2 15 oz cans black beans drained & rinsed
  • 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes undrained
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup mild Jamaican jerk marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves + extra for garnish
  • shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
  • plantain chips for garnish
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Instructions

  • Lay the chicken thighs on the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Top the chicken with all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the lime juice & cilantro. Gently stir together to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred, and then return to the pot.
  • Add the lime juice and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro leaves. Stir together until evenly combined.
  • Ladle the jerk chicken chili into bowls, top with garnishes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not drain the canned tomatoes! You can use kitchen sheers and give a few cuts to chop them while still in the can before adding to the slow cooker.
  • This chili can be served in a bowl like traditional chili, or over a bed of white or brown rice.
  • Can't find jerk marinade? You can substitute jerk barbecue instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 1426mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 9mg