Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken

Green chiles, lime juice, and cumin add zesty flavor to this super simple slow cooker recipe for shredded chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
• 1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 large limes, juiced, divided
• 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and thighs, 1 can of chile peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, 1/2 of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.

Step 3

Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.

Step 4

Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add remaining chile peppers and lime juice; stir. Test flavor and season with salt and pepper to taste.