Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
8 hrs

Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins

Servings:
16

Yield:
16 servings


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 2 ½poundsskinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 ½poundsskinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2(7 ounce) cansdiced green chile peppers, divided
  • 1largeonion, diced
  • 1whole headgarlic, peeled and chopped
  • 3tablespoonsground cumin
  • 2largelimes, juiced, divided
  • 1tablespoonsalt
  • 1tablespoonground black pepper

  • Directions

    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 (per serving)

    213 Calories
    10g Fat
    6g Carbs
    26g Protein

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