SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHIPOTLE SANDWICHES

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Chipotle chiles give this classic Mexican "torta" its spicy, smoky flavor, which is paired nicely with quick-pickled red onion, fresh queso and creamy avocado slices.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes (from 14.5-oz can)
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
6 torta or hoagie rolls, split
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat tomatoes, chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper with whisk.
  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour tomato mixture over chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat water, vinegar, sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt with whisk until dissolved. Place onion in small bowl; pour vinegar mixture over onion. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; drain.
  • In slow cooker, use two forks to shred chicken. Using slotted spoon, divide chicken among rolls. Top with a few of the red onion slices, a sprinkling of queso fresco and a few slices of avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1650 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Gabriella Colwell
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This recipe is a game-changer.


Cory Gilmour
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I'm so happy I tried this recipe.


Tee Summerall
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I'm going to tell all my friends about this recipe.


Blair Brown
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I can't wait to make this again.


Lupita Flores
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This is my new favorite recipe.


Return Of david
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sihmmy Love
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Two thumbs up!


Nana Barbaqadze
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5 stars!


Sahadat
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Sanaullah Halemee
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This recipe is a keeper!


Makeresemese Kekana
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I will definitely be making these again.


Koketso Francisco
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The chipotle sauce was the perfect amount of spicy.


Hackar Rasel
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The chicken was so tender and juicy.


Krishna Kumar Mali
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These sandwiches are amazing!


mohamed ibrahim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly.


Alice Nabattu
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These sandwiches are delicious! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Naim Vi
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect amount of spicy.


Darwaish Muhammad
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These sandwiches are amazing! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Tonny Mulinge
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly. I also love the chipotle sauce. It's the perfect combination of spicy and smoky.


MDTM TAMIM
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These sandwiches were a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.