Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken.

Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken.

from halfbakedharvest.com
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
  • 1/2 of a small sweet onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped (not the whole can, just the 2 chiles
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste
  • 1/3 cup salsa + more for serving
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • juice of 1-2 limes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 8 Old El Paso Soft Tortilla Taco Boats (warmed)
  • shredded cheese + guacamole + salsa (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the chicken, onion, garlic, brown sugar (or honey), chipotle chile peppers, paprika, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, salsa and diced green chiles. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours. Once the chicken is done cooking, shred with two forks and then stir in the lime juice and cilantro.

  2. 2

    Serve the chicken in warmed taco boats, tortillas or use in wraps. Top as desired.