Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken
A deliciously easy meal featuring tender chicken infused with smokiness and a hint of sweetness, perfect for tacos and burritos.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
- ½ cup red salsa (preferably fire-roasted) Fire-roasted salsa enhances flavor.
- 2 tablespoons honey Adds sweetness to balance flavors.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1 juice of lime Fresh lime juice for brightness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the slow cooker by placing the diced onions and minced garlic at the bottom.
- Lay the chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture, spacing evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced chipotle peppers, red salsa, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Whisk until blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, flipping chicken every 1 to 2 hours.
- Check for doneness; chicken should be tender and shreddable.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the slow cooker. Stir to combine with the sauce.
- Let it sit on warm for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce cooking liquid before shredding and thicken on the stove. Adjust spice levels to preference by modifying chipotle peppers.