Description
Looking for the best slow cooker green chile chicken recipe? This one is quick easy and simple while delivering bold comforting flavor. It is a healthy dinner idea that works perfectly for busy weeknights meal prep or casual gatherings. Tender shredded chicken cooks slowly with green chiles spices and fresh lime creating a satisfying dish that fits tacos bowls or wraps. Save this easy slow cooker recipe for stress free family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced green chiles
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt black pepper cumin chili powder and paprika on all sides. Place chicken into the slow cooker.
- Add onion green bell pepper jalapeño garlic and green chiles over the chicken. Pour in chicken broth and olive oil.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is very tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir well so it absorbs the sauce.
- Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm in tacos bowls or wraps.
Notes
- Reduce jalapeño for milder heat.
- Add extra broth if you prefer more sauce.
- Great for tacos burritos and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg