Description
A flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish with zesty green chiles, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, sour cream, cheese
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season generously: Sprinkle salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Sear to perfection: Carefully place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Once nicely browned, transfer the chicken breasts to your slow cooker.
- Add the goodies: Pour the can of diced green chiles and chicken broth over the chicken and give a gentle stir.
- Set and forget: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and serve: After cooking, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, mixing it back into the juices.
- Savor every bite: Serve with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or cheese.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken breasts for thighs or use a vegetarian substitute like tofu or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, chili, green chiles, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food