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Crockpot Mexican Chili Lime Chicken

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-mexican-chili-lime-chicken/

Ingredients

The chicken mixture

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ small sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup salsa
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • juice of 1-2 limes
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

For serving

  • 8 pieces Old El Paso Soft Tortilla Taco Boats, warmed
  • shredded cheese
  • guacamole
  • salsa

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, onion, garlic, brown sugar (or honey), chipotle chiles, paprika, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, salsa, and diced green chiles in the crockpot.
  2. Add ½ cup of water, cover, and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  4. Serve the chicken in warmed taco boats or tortillas and top with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
171
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
70mg

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