Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Casserole

Name: Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 390 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon garlic granules; 1.5 teaspoons chili powder; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1.5 teaspoons mild paprika; 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1.5 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pinch cumin seeds; sea salt to taste; cold water to cover; 2 cups tomato puree; 8 shallots, peeled and left whole; 1 large red onion, cut into small thin strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks; 3 tablespoons honey

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A hearty, flavorful casserole. I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs to reduce fat but you could use thighs with skin and bone for extra flavor if you prefer.

Recipe by Cal-83

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Spice Mix:

1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons mild paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch cumin seeds
sea salt to taste
cold water to cover
2 cups tomato puree
8 shallots, peeled and left whole
1 large red onion, cut into small thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons honey

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken thighs until browned on the outside, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
Grind garlic granules, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, pepper, sugar, mustard powder, coriander, oregano, thyme, cayenne, ginger, cumin seeds, and sea salt in a mortar and pestle to make the spice mix.
Sprinkle 1/2 the spice mix over the chicken and pour in enough water to cover. Add remaining spice mix, tomato puree, shallots, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and honey to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low until flavors are well combined and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 hours

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

476	Calories
16g	Fat
53g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 697mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 35g
Vitamin C 64mg	322%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1337mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.