15 Slow-Cooker Chili Favorites

Published 05/12/2020

We’ve rounded up our best slow cooker chili recipes for you to get cozy with all season long. From Buffalo Chicken-style to enchilada-inspired and everything in between, these recipes are the perfect way to switch up chili night. Plus, they’re all made extra-easy thanks to your slow cooker!

Slow-Cooker Bacon Chili
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 15
Servings: 6
This fully loaded slow-cooker chili will warm you from head to toe. Crave-worthy bacon bits make this comfort food classic even more filling than the traditional, while the fresh bell peppers, onions and garlic add depth to the classic chili flavors.
Slow-Cooker Family-Favorite Chili
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 363 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 6 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 8
Everyone should have a few go-to staple recipes in their back pocket—this is one that you’ll want to add to your list. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can mix the ground beef, beans, seasonings and veggies together and let it cook in your slow cooker for hours. The result is a family-ready meal that requires minimal effort.
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chili
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 171 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 6
This slow-cooker chili recipe has an extra kick thanks to the addition of chunky salsa. The scrumptious take on the warm and hearty classic comes together with just a handful of ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep time—making it the perfect no-fuss dinner for any day of the week.
Slow-Cooker Chunky Chicken Chili
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 106 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 9 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6
A rich and filling combination of diced tomatoes, tender chicken thighs and hominy make this chili ultra-comforting and extra-delicious. It’s all seasoned with Old El Paso™ seasoning mix for a zesty flavor that will have the whole family craving another bowl.
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 92 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 6
A fan-favorite flavor combination takes a new form in this Buffalo Chicken Chili. Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce gives the chili just the right amount of spice, while tangy flavors from fresh celery and onions bring a craveable taste to every spoonful. Top it off with crumbled blue cheese for the ultimate Buffalo chicken dinner.
Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 32 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 8
This protein-packed dinner is filled with three different kind of beans for a meatless meal that even meat-eaters will love. Black beans, garbanzo beans and kidney beans are flavored with chili seasoning and tomatoes with green chilies for a zingy supper that will make you want seconds.
Slow-Cooker Spicy White Chicken Chili
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 177 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 hr 35 min
Ingredients: 12
Servings: 8
White chicken chili fans, this one’s for you! Onions, garlic, beans, corn and cilantro give this brothy chili an incredible flavor. If you like your chili with a little kick, try adding a little extra red pepper sauce to the dish to bring it to your desired spice level.
Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 22 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 8 hr 25 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 5
This stew-inspired chili has all of the zing and zest of your favorite chili recipes, but with the all of the hearty qualities from classic beef stew, too. The savory meat soaks up the aromatic flavors of simple seasonings like cumin and chopped garlic for an amazing taste that the whole family will love.
Slow-Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 51 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 7 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 6
Prep this Tex-Mex chili in 10 minutes and let it simmer all day long for a homecooked meal that makes dinnertime a breeze. Enchilada sauce and pinto beans are the secrets to its Mexican-inspired flavor, while chunky veggies and stewed tomatoes make up its chili-like texture.
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 10 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 6 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 6
Green taco sauce and fresh garlic packs plenty of rich flavor into this vegetable-loaded white chicken chili. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can throw the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and sit down to a warm and cozy meal in a few hours.
Slow-Cooker Mole Chili
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 12 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 8 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 14
Servings: 6
You might be surprised to see ground cinnamon and baking cocoa on the ingredient list for this thick and creamy chili recipe, but the unexpected additions are used to balance out the lively flavors from salsa and chipotle chili powder. The result is a rich and harmonious taste that has just the right amount of spice.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 37 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
Two of our favorite dinners come together as one, irresistible bowl of chili for this scrumptious enchilada mash-up. The Tex-Mex flavors are brought to life with the help of a little enchilada sauce and stewed tomatoes. The best part is that you can prep this soup in just 10 minutes and let the delicious smells fill the house while it slow cooks all day long.
Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Chili
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 31 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 8 hr 35 min
Ingredients: 12
Servings: 6
Pulled pork makes a savory swap for traditional ground beef in this can’t-resist chili twist. All of the hearty flavors and zingy seasonings meld together for a steamy bowl of perfection that tastes great any night of the week.

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