Chile Chicken Slow Cooked Tacos
Turn your taco night up a notch with these bold and flavorful Chile Chicken Slow Cooked Tacos! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs with smoky chipotle chilies, mild green chilies, and fragrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection in a rich tomato and garlic-infused sauce, the chicken is shredded and tucked into warm tortillas before being topped with fresh cilantro, a drizzle of sour cream, and a splash of zesty lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos are a must-try for anyone who loves the comforting, smoky heat of slow-cooked perfection. Ready your tortillas and savor this vibrant, hands-off dinner that’s bursting with irresistible Mexican-inspired flavors!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
- 4 ounces Mild green chilies (chopped, canned)
- 4 units Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (finely diced)
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 units Corn or flour tortillas
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 2 units Lime wedges (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chipotle chilies, green chilies, minced garlic, diced onion, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 3
Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are completely covered in the sauce.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Step 5
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker, mixing well so it absorbs the flavorful juices.
Step 6
Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave before serving.
Step 7
Assemble each taco by filling a tortilla with a generous portion of the chile chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, a drizzle of sour cream (if desired), and a squeeze of lime juice.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chile Chicken Slow Cooked Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2339.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3006.8 |
| Total Fat 131.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 1194.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5435.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 185.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.4g | |
| Protein 269.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 751.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4493.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories