For an extra layer of flavor, try browning the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. If you like a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño to the slow cooker. This shredded chicken freezes beautifully! Store it in airtight containers for a quick and easy meal any time. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, or pico de gallo.
Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME8 hrs
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS19
Transform your kitchen into a fiesta with this incredibly flavorful shredded chicken! Infused with zesty green chiles, aromatic cumin, and a bright lime finish, it's the ultimate filling for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or any culinary creation your heart desires.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol77 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein26 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium790 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 mins
Coat the bottom of your slow cooker with olive oil. (1 minute)
02
Step
5 mins
Nestle the chicken breasts and thighs in the oil, then introduce one can of diced green chile peppers, the diced onion, chopped garlic, cumin, half of the lime juice, salt, and pepper. (5 minutes)
03
Step
8 hrs
Cook on Low heat until the chicken effortlessly falls apart. (Approximately 8 hours)
04
Step
10 mins
Remove the tender chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks until you have beautiful, flavorful strands. (10 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the remaining diced green chile peppers and lime juice, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. (5 minutes)
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Freda Jacobs
Jun 10, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! My family devoured it. I used it for taco night and everyone raved about the flavor.
Ariane Hilll
May 15, 2025I was a little worried about the amount of garlic, but it turned out perfectly. Not too overpowering at all.
Laury Walker
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Apr 20, 2025I added a can of black beans and some corn to the slow cooker for the last hour of cooking – it was a delicious addition!