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Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken

Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Bliss

Discover the delight of Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken, an effortless, versatile dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless
  • 2 cups chicken broth keeps chicken moist
For the Flavor
  • 1 can green chiles choose mild or hot
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin enhances warmth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano substitute taco seasoning if desired
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice brightens flavors
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken Base: Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, arranged in a single layer.
  2. Add Flavorful Ingredients: Sprinkle the diced green chiles, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
  3. Pour in the Chicken Broth: Carefully pour chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Cook on Low or High: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from slow cooker, rest for a few minutes, then shred with two forks.
  6. Mix Back into the Sauce: Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir into the juices.
  7. Final Touch with Lime Juice: Squeeze lime juice into the mixture, adjust seasonings if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow cooked chicken to rest for moisture retention. For frozen chicken, increase cooking time as noted.

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