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Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken simmered with green chiles, jalapeño, salsa verde, onions, garlic, and spices for a flavorful and versatile meal. Perfect for tacos, burritos, and more!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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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
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1.75 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2.5 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste if desired
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus more to taste if desired
  • 4 ounces canned green chiles do not drain
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken any combination of breast and thighs
  • 1.5 cups salsa verde
  • 1 large lime juice of, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for garnishing

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Add the onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, chili powder, canned green chiles, and olive oil to a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker and stir to coat evenly.
  • Place the chicken evenly over the vegetable mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Drizzle the salsa verde evenly over the chicken, cover, and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Remove excess juices if desired or add more salsa verde to adjust moisture.
  • Return shredded chicken to slow cooker, drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and stir to combine.
  • Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, or cayenne pepper to desired spice level.
  • Serve immediately in corn or flour tortillas with sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, and extra cilantro as desired. Store leftovers refrigerated or frozen.

Notes

This slow cooker green chile chicken is perfect for meal prep or family dinners. It can be used in tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or casseroles. Leftovers freeze well and reheat easily.