🌶️ Ultimate Spicy Chicken Chile Verde: Crock Pot Delight 🍲

Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Chile Verde (Low Fat) Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 5 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Chile Verde, a low-fat culinary delight perfect for any occasion. Bursting with Mexican-inspired spices and tender chicken, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, or craving a weeknight treat, this recipe is your ultimate go-to for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Recipe Category:

Chicken

Keywords:

Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Mexican, Potluck, Spring, Winter, Spicy, Weeknight, St. Patrick’s Day, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive

Ingredients:

• 10 tomatillos
• 4 jalapenos
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 10 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 chicken bouillon cube

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 35.1
• Fat: 0.9g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0.1mg
• Sodium: 549.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g
• Fiber: 1.8g
• Sugar: 3.6g
• Protein: 1.2g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Tomatillos and Jalapenos:

   • Boil tomatillos and jalapenos in water for 15 minutes until tender.
   • Carefully remove them from the boiling water (they will be hot) and peel the tomatillos.
   • Remove the stems from jalapenos, but leave in the seeds, and transfer them along with the peeled tomatillos to a blender.

2. Blend Tomatillos and Jalapenos:

   • Blend the tomatillos and jalapenos in the blender for about 15 seconds until smooth.

3. Prepare Crock Pot Mixture:

   • In a crock pot, combine the blended tomatillo and jalapeno mixture with the onion, garlic cloves, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, salt, chicken bouillon cube, and water.

4. Cook in Crock Pot:

   • Cook the mixture on high for 3 1/2 hours until flavors meld together.

5. Shred Chicken:

   • After 3 1/2 hours, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using forks.

6. Finish Cooking:

   • Return the shredded chicken back to the crock pot mixture and cook for an additional 1 hour.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Chile Verde with rice, tortillas, or beans for a complete and satisfying meal.

Indulge in the aromatic blend of spices and tender chicken with this Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Chile Verde recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving for more!