Best 5 Crockpot Green Chile Chicken Recipes
Slow cooker green chile chicken is a delightfully easy and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This versatile recipe can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences, making it a great option for those who enjoy a bit of spice or those who prefer a milder flavor. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this crockpot green chile chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, turn on your slow cooker, and let's get cooking!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN
Wholesome version of chicken chile made in a slow cooker! Slow cooker green chile chicken is hearty with tomatillos and a hint of spice. Serve over brown rice and garnish with chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, and cheese, or wrap in a tortilla!
Provided by Bites of Flavor
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 9h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Remove stems from cilantro and tie together; save leaves for sauce.
- Place cilantro stems, chicken thighs, water, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker. Season with 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 hours. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred using 2 forks. Set aside. Reserve 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Let onion and garlic cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Dice and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place tomatillos cut-side down and jalapeno onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and wrap jalapeno pepper in aluminum foil to let 'sweat' for about 10 minutes. Remove skin from jalapeno.
- Transfer tomatillos, jalapeno, reserved cilantro leaves, green chiles, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, honey, pepper, and salt to a food processor or blender. Mix sauce until well combined.
- Pour tomatillo sauce into a large pot and add shredded chicken, diced onion and garlic, and beans. Add reserved cooking liquid. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1344.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
SLOW-COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN BREASTS
Moist and flavorful chicken breasts are cooked until perfectly done and served with a creamy green chile sauce, all made right in your slow cooker.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Season both sides of chicken breasts with taco seasoning mix. Arrange in slow cooker. Pour broth and lemon juice around chicken. Top with green chiles and serrano chile.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- Transfer chicken to serving platter. Cover chicken, and keep warm.
- For sauce, in small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Stir into cooking liquid in slow cooker. Add cream cheese, beating until melted. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with sauce and cooked white rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW-COOKER GREEN CHICKEN CHILI
This easy, slow-cooked chili is not your average "bowl of red." With chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and pinto beans, it's more of a cross between chile verde (usually made with pork) and white chicken chili. Just a few ingredients and effortless prep gives you a flavorful and satisfying "bowl of green."
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Chili Dinner Soup/Stew Chicken Tomatillo Sweet Potato/Yam Bean Salsa Slow Cooker Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix chicken, potatoes, salsa, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily with a fork and sweet potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Shred chicken in slow cooker with 2 forks. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and/or onion, if using.
- Do Ahead
- Chili can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILI
The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It's loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. -Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5h30m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken, onions, peppers, jalapenos and chiles in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour salsa over top. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with 2 forks, discarding skin and bones; return meat to slow cooker. Stir in the beans, sour cream and cilantro; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding sour cream, cilantro and toppings, cool chili. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and cilantro. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SHREDDED SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN
Flavorful shredded chicken makes the perfect stuffing for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or whatever you like! Zesty ingredients like green chiles, lime, and cumin cook all day in a slow cooker. I like to serve this with fresh corn tortillas for taco night, but the possibilities are endless with a shredded chicken like this.
Provided by LADYJANE1976
Categories Everyday Cooking Slow Cooker Main Dishes Chicken
Time 8h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add remaining chile peppers and lime juice; stir. Test flavor and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
Tips:
- For a spicier dish, use a hotter variety of green chiles, such as serrano or habanero peppers.
- To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook this dish in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
- Garnish the chicken with chopped cilantro and sour cream before serving.
Conclusion:
Crockpot Green Chile Chicken is an easy and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy crockpot meal, give this recipe a try!
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