Slow Cooker Chicken Chilaquiles

⏱️ 4h 15m 👥 10 servings 📊 Hard
Mexican main dish
Slow Cooker Chicken Chilaquiles
Nutrition per Serving
137
Calories
21g
Protein
7g
Carbs
3g
Fat

Let your slow cooker make dinner tonight with these Spicy Chicken Chilaquiles! This dump and go recipe makes enough to feed a crowd and is perfect for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken (I used a mix of breasts and thighs)
  • 1 red onion (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 canned chipotles in adobo (chopped + 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce (see note 1))
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Combine the chicken, onion, peppers, broth, cilantro, cumin, chipotles, garlic, and diced tomatoes in a large slow cooker and stir together. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  2. 2Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, or place it in the bowl of a Kitchen Aid and beat on medium speed for a minute to shred. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  3. 3To serve, place a handful of tortilla chips in a bowl. Pour a ladle of the soup mixture over the chips, then top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Courtney on neighborfoodblog.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.