The only thing better than slow-simmered chili is when it's ready for you when you walk in the door after a long day of work (or sledding!).
30 Chili Recipes for Your Slow Cooker
Updated on May 03, 2024
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Game-Stopper Chili
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty chili with sausage, beef, beans and barley is perfect for the halftime food rush. People actually cheer when they see me coming with my slow cooker! —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 359 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1062mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein.
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2/30
White Bean Chicken Chili
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. —Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 344 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
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3/30
Slow-Cooker Chili
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 260 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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4/30
Flavorful White Chili
Total Time
8 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a tasty twist on conventional chili, try this low-fat version. It's packed with plenty of beans, tender grilled chicken and a zippy blend of spices.
—Wilda Bensenhaver of Deland, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1224mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 16g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch.
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5/30
Texican Chili
Total Time
8 hours 25 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific way to serve a crowd without last-minute preparation. I got the idea from my mother, who used her slow cooker often for soups and stews. —Stacy Law, Cornish, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 163 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
6/30
Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
10 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. —Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings): 278 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 863mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
7/30
Turkey Chili
Total Time
6 hours 50 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've taken my mother's healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. —Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
8/30
Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend Caroline Gray and I came up with this creamy slow-cooker white chicken chili. It's unusual because it calls for Alfredo sauce. —Cindi Mitchell, St. Marys, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 336 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein.
9/30
Cowboy Chili
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and seeds. —Rachel Sprinkel, Hilo, Hawaii
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 301 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
10/30
Spicy Chili
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years' worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five ... was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
11/30
Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender pork adds extra heartiness to this slow-cooked chili. You can use pork tenderloin, boneless pork roast or boneless pork chops for the pork called for in the recipe. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 395 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 39g protein.
12/30
Taco Chili
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. —Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 342 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein.
13/30
Black & White Bean Chili
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a healthy and filling meal that even the kids love! The satisfying chili is great for football games or potluck dinners. —Katti Scott, Manteo, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 252 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein.
14/30
Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes it to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise--sweet potatoes! —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein.
15/30
Chipotle Beef Chili
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings (about 3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love spicy food, so I think this chili really hits the spot. If you are sensitive to chile peppers, start out with one or two chipotles and go up from there. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 230 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
16/30
Green Chicken Chili
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 320 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein.
17/30
Beef and Sausage Chili
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. —Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 329 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 21g protein.
18/30
Carrie’s Cincinnati Chili
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
From the Recipe Creator:
Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a local chili contest, and I won third place! This Cincinnati chili recipe is quick and easy. If I don’t have fresh garlic, I use minced garlic from a jar. —Carrie Birdsall, Dallas, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 315 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
19/30
Marty's Bean Burger Chili
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised the chili using bean veggie burgers. —Marty Nickerson, Ellington, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 348 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1151mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 19g fiber), 21g protein.
20/30
Mexican White Chili
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on a chilly night. Cilantro and cumin give this chili an authentic Mexican flavor. —Shari Meissner, Chester, Montana
21/30
Pork Chili
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband usually tries to avoid spending time in the kitchen, but he'll frequently offer to prepare this easy chili. Of course, he always eagerly serves as taste tester! —Linda Temple, St. Joseph, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 208 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
22/30
Sandy's Slow-Cooked Chili
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
14 servings (3 1/2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to use my homemade stewed tomatoes and pizza sauce in this recipe. It's the perfect chili—not too spicy. It's a cinch to whip up. —Sandy McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 183 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
23/30
Chicken Chili with Black Beans
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks to the full, hearty flavor, it's become a real favorite around our house. I like to serve it with warm cornbread. —Jeanette Urbom, Louisburg, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 236 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
24/30
Santa Fe Chili
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura Manning of Lilburn, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 224 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1513mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
25/30
Bean & Beef Slow-Cooked Chili
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This chili may be already chock-full, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de gallo, red onion, cilantro and cheese. —Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 427 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1103mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 15g fiber), 30g protein.
26/30
Six-Bean Chili
Total Time
26 min
Servings
14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein and flavor. Serve it with sliced avocado, or add shredded cheese, corn tortilla chips or a side of your favorite cornbread. —Liz Bellville, Tonasket, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 196 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein.
27/30
Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that we balance by topping if off with avocado and green onion. Make a big batch and freeze any leftovers! —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups (calculated without avocado): 360 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 21g protein.
28/30
Hearty Sausage-Chicken Chili
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
11 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I combined two chili recipes and then added a few extra touches of my own. —Carolyn Etzler, Thurmont, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 272 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein.
29/30
Pumpkin Chili
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family is crazy about this slow cooker chili because it uses ingredients you don't usually find in chili. Believe it or not, I discovered that pumpkin is what makes the dish so special. Cook up a big batch and freeze some for later; it tastes even better reheated. —Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 192 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
30/30
Lime Navy Bean Chili
Total Time
5 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love using my slow cooker for tasty soups like this one. Just fill it in the morning and come home later to a wonderful, warm meal—no matter how busy the day! —Connie Thomas, Jensen, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 250 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 12g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
