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Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken simmered with green chiles, jalapeño, salsa verde, onions, garlic, and spices in a slow cooker for a flavorful and versatile Mexican-inspired dish perfect for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced small
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeded and diced very small
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1.75 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2.5 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus more to taste
  • 4 ounces canned green chiles do not drain
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken mix of breast and thighs
  • 1.5 cups salsa verde
  • 1 large lime juice juice of 1 large lime or to taste
  • 0.25 cups cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Add diced onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, chili powder, canned green chiles to a large 6 to 7-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Place the chicken evenly spaced on top of the vegetable mixture.
  • Pour salsa verde evenly over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Optionally, remove excess cooking liquid if desired or add additional salsa verde 1/2 cup at a time to adjust moisture.
  • Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Stir to combine well.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, or cayenne to desired spiciness.
  • Serve immediately with corn or flour tortillas, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, or as desired. Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 4 months.

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and versatile enough to use in tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or salads. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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