Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Verde – Flavorful Green Chili Recipe

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🍲🌶️ Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Verde – Flavorful Green Chili Recipe 🌶️🍲

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Verde is the kind of dish that reminds us why patience in cooking is such a beautiful thing. Rooted in Mexican-inspired home cooking, chili verde celebrates the deep, earthy flavor of green chilies, tomatillos, herbs, and gently cooked meat. Traditionally simmered low and slow, this recipe honors that spirit by using the slow cooker—allowing the ingredients to come together naturally, without rushing, just as they should. 💚

There’s something especially comforting about green chili dishes. They’re warming without being heavy, vibrant without being overwhelming. As the chicken cooks slowly, it becomes tender enough to fall apart with a spoon, soaking up the tangy, savory sauce around it. The aroma alone—roasted chilies, garlic, cumin, and onion—feels like a promise of a satisfying meal to come.

This is a recipe made for sharing. It’s perfect for family dinners, relaxed weekends, or anytime you want a meal that feels both hearty and wholesome. Served with rice, tucked into warm tortillas, or enjoyed on its own, Chicken Chili Verde is flexible, forgiving, and deeply nourishing. It’s a reminder that some of the best meals don’t demand constant attention—just good ingredients, time, and a little trust in the process. Let your slow cooker do the work, and enjoy the rewards. 🌿✨

Ingredients 🌶️

For the Chili Verde:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
• 1 cup green chilies (roasted Hatch chilies or canned)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime

For Serving (Optional):

• Cooked rice
• Warm tortillas
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Step-by-Step Directions 🍲

1. Lightly roast tomatillos and green chilies until softened and slightly charred.
2. Blend tomatillos, chilies, onion, garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
3. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Pour the green sauce over the chicken.
5. Add cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and gently stir.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
8. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
9. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
10. Serve warm with rice, tortillas, or on its own.

Nutritional Information 🌿

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cook Time: 6 hours | ⏳ Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~390 | 🍽️ Servings: 6

• High in protein
• Naturally gluten-free
• Rich in vitamins from green chilies and tomatillos

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️