Description
This comforting dish combines tender chicken with zesty green chilies, creating a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh tomatillos, chopped
- 2 cups green chilies, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Chop the fresh tomatillos and dice the green chilies.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Dice the jalapeños, adjusting the amount for desired heat.
- In a skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped tomatillos, diced green chilies, and jalapeños to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients.
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Always opt for fresh tomatillos and peppers for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 6
- Category: chicken
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: chicken, chili, slow cooker, verde, comfort food