SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN

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Wholesome version of chicken chile made in a slow cooker! Slow cooker green chile chicken is hearty with tomatillos and a hint of spice. Serve over brown rice and garnish with chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, and cheese, or wrap in a tortilla!

Provided by Bites of Flavor

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 9h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
4 cups water
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed, halved
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Remove stems from cilantro and tie together; save leaves for sauce.
  • Place cilantro stems, chicken thighs, water, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker. Season with 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 hours. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred using 2 forks. Set aside. Reserve 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Let onion and garlic cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Dice and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place tomatillos cut-side down and jalapeno onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and wrap jalapeno pepper in aluminum foil to let 'sweat' for about 10 minutes. Remove skin from jalapeno.
  • Transfer tomatillos, jalapeno, reserved cilantro leaves, green chiles, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, honey, pepper, and salt to a food processor or blender. Mix sauce until well combined.
  • Pour tomatillo sauce into a large pot and add shredded chicken, diced onion and garlic, and beans. Add reserved cooking liquid. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1344.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Mrisho Bakari
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This recipe is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.


jeffery prior
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it right. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Sulekha Muse
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This recipe is way too spicy for me. I couldn't even eat it.


Mikhail Dighe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Raju Chowdhury
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Sipho Vries
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Ea Madden
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful. The green chile sauce is also very good. I like to serve it over rice.


Ebyhenty MUSIC
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This recipe is a staple in my household. We make it at least once a month. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Paul Stoeklen
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy. I also love the green chile sauce. It's the perfect amount of spicy.


TS _TEC
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Haseeba Niaz
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Mary Julies
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some rotisserie chicken that I shredded and used in this dish. It turned out great!


Riday Sayed
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I'm not a huge fan of green chiles, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was so moist and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


NOMANDLA MZIMANE
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the green chile sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making this again.