Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken
Description
Green chiles, lime juice, and cumin add zesty flavor to this super simple slow cooker recipe for shredded chicken.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
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1 large onion, diced
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1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
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3 tablespoons ground cumin
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2 large limes, juiced, divided
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
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.
2
Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.
3
Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
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.