Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken
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!
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 4cups water
- 1onion, quartered
- 2cloves garlic, peeled
- 1tablespoon ground cumin
- 1tablespoon chili powder
- 1tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1teaspoon salt
- cooking spray
- 1pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed, halved
- ½jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1tablespoon canola oil
- 1(4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 2tablespoons white vinegar
- 1tablespoon ground cumin
- 1tablespoon chili powder
- 1tablespoon honey
- 1tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2teaspoons kosher salt
- 1cup great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
Step 1
Remove stems from cilantro and tie together; save leaves for sauce.Step 2
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.Step 3
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.Step 4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.Step 5
Place tomatillos cut-side down and jalapeno onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil.Step 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.Step 7
Remove from the oven and wrap jalapeno pepper in aluminum foil to let 'sweat' for about 10 minutes. Remove skin from jalapeno.Step 8
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.Step 9
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.