Slow Cooker Green Chile Cheesy Chicken Recipes

SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove stems from cilantro and tie together; save leaves for sauce.
• Place cilantro stems, chicken thighs, water, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker. Season with 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 hours. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred using 2 forks. Set aside. Reserve 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Let onion and garlic cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Dice and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place tomatillos cut-side down and jalapeno onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and wrap jalapeno pepper in aluminum foil to let 'sweat' for about 10 minutes. Remove skin from jalapeno.
• Transfer tomatillos, jalapeno, reserved cilantro leaves, green chiles, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, honey, pepper, and salt to a food processor or blender. Mix sauce until well combined.
• Pour tomatillo sauce into a large pot and add shredded chicken, diced onion and garlic, and beans. Add reserved cooking liquid. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Serve.

SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHEESY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
• Sprinkle over the salt, pepper and chili powder.
• Sprinkle over the diced poblano chile and pour over the salsa.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or about 6 on low would work fine too.
• When the cooking time is done, sprinkle over the cheese.
• Cover the slow cooker for about 10 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Serve over rice if desired. Enjoy!

SHREDDED SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and thighs, 1 can of chile peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, 1/2 of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.
• Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
• Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add remaining chile peppers and lime juice; stir. Test flavor and season with salt and pepper to taste.

SLOW COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Grease a slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Place a layer of Swiss cheese over the bottom. Add a layer of chicken breasts. Repeat layers.
• Place milk, mushroom soup, butter, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Mix well and pour over chicken and cheese. Spread stuffing on top.
• Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, about 4 hours.