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Bowl filled with rice and chicken chili verde on a wooden cutting board.

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Verde

This Chicken Chili Verde is jam packed with deep rich flavors that will fill your home with the smells of your favorite Mexican Restaurant. Served over rice and garnished with sour cream this is one incredible dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 545 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. chili pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups of green salsa
  • 1 poblano pepper diced...you can roast it or use as is.
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack Cheese
  • Rice for Serving
  • Sour Cream for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken to the slower cooker.
  • Sprinkle the salt, pepper, chili pepper, and cumin over the top of the chicken.
  • Roast Pobalno Pepper and dice.
  • Pour Green Salsa over the top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or about 6 on low would work too.
  • When the cooking time is done, sprinkle top of chicken and sauce with shredded cheese.
  • Cover the slow cooker for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve over rice. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cupsCalories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 63gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 304mgSodium: 1127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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