Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken

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

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.

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

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