Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Breasts
2022-02-18- Cuisine: Mexican
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 6
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 4:00 h
- Ready In: 4:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
137.9 -
Carbohydrates
5.2 g -
Cholesterol
36.6 mg -
Fat
7.1 g -
Fiber
0.6 g -
Protein
13.9 g -
Saturated Fat
1.2 g -
Sodium
33.2 mg -
Sugar
2.1 g -
Trans Fat
2.2 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.9 g -
Calories
213.5 mg
Slow cooker chipotle chicken breasts. In this recipe, the chipotle chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a crock pot for 8-9 hours. The result is sure to be tender and juicy. The sauce not only makes it taste great but also gives it an irresistible smoky flavor.
No more night-before prep in the kitchen. Throw everything together in the morning, and come home to a restaurant-quality meal.No more over-spending on take-out. Even when you make a smaller dish, it can be enough for two people. You don’t have to look perfect when serving your meal. Put some effort into the presentation, and let yourself sip wine while cooking.
What are the benefits of using a slow cooker rather than a traditional oven or stovetop?
A slow cooker is a kitchen appliance that cooks food at a low temperature for an extended period of time. It is convenient because it doesn’t require any supervision and the food will be ready when you are.
Some benefits of using a slow cooker are that it’s energy-efficient, you can use less water than with other cooking methods, and it has the ability to cook foods without any added fat.
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Breasts
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds (960 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mild salsa
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 14 oz (420 ml) can mild diced green chilies
- 14 ½ oz (435 ml) can diced tomatoes,drained
- 14 ½ (435ml) oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
- hot sauce to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Method
Step 1
Brush chicken breasts with olive oil. Arrange in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
Add remaining ingredients, except hot sauce. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours or until chicken breasts are tender and easy to shred.
Step 3
Turn off the slow cooker. Using tongs, remove chicken breasts from the cooker. Transfer to cutting board. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Using two forks, shred the meat. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat setting for a further 20 minutes. Drain all excess liquid. Serve with warm tortillas, if desired.