How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to turn colder, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of chili to satisfy your cravings. And if you're looking for a new twist on the classic chili recipe, then you have to try this Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Chili. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for cozy nights at home, and it's incredibly easy to make thanks to the convenience of a slow cooker.

The combination of chicken and sausage in this chili adds a depth of flavor that you...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup beer
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¾ pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine stewed tomatoes, beer, hot sauce, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High for 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook red onion in hot oil until tender. Stir in ground chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and return the skillet to the heat. Fry sausage in the reheated skillet until completely browned and crumbly; add to the slow cooker. Mix tomato paste and kidney beans into chili. Continue cooking on High another 2 hours. Switch the heat to Low and simmer 4 hours more.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 1391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 969mg