Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken

Name: Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided; 1 large onion, diced; 1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 large limes, juiced, divided; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

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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.

Recipe by LADYJANE1976

Published on October 18, 2009

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
1 large onion, diced
1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 large limes, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground 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

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 790mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 23mg	113%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 282mg	6%

* 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.