Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde
Course
Dinner
Servings
7
Passive Time
5
hours
Servings
7
Passive Time
5
hours
Ingredients
1
lb
boneless skinless chicken thighs
1
lb
boneless skinless chicken breast
12
ounce
fire roasted green chiles
1/2
tsp
ground cumin
1/2
tsp
dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Ready rice/microwave rice for serving
verde salsa
fresh cilantro
optional for serving
lime wedges
optional for serving
avocado
diced; optional for serving
Instructions
Place chicken in slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine salsa, green chiles, cumin and oregano. Pour over chicken.
Place lid on slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 4-6 hours.
Remove lid and allow chicken to cool slightly before shredding it with 2 forks right in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to serving dish, top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Serve over rice.