Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken

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$EDR Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken$

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SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 4 Hr 40 Min

This easy Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken dish is warm and welcoming after a long day. The chicken thighs are super flavorful and pair perfectly with this healthy combo of veggies and seasonings.

What You'll Need

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, visible fat removed, rinsed, and patted dry
1 (16-ounce) package frozen onion and pepper strips, thawed
1/4 cup water
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin

What to Do

Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat.
Add thighs and brown on one side, reduce heat to medium, and brown other side; spray as needed. Remove from skillet.
Add onions and peppers to skillet and cook until just tender.
Transfer onions and peppers to 4- to 5-quart slow cooker and arrange thighs on top. Pour in 1/4 cup water and tomatoes.
Cook on LOW 4 hours and stir in cumin. Cook an additional 30 minutes, or until thighs are very tender.

Notes

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 121
Calories from Fat 29
Total Fat 3.2g 5 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 16g 32 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 72mg 24 %
Sodium 267mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0 %
Sugars 2.7g 0 %

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SissieSass

Jun 20, 2017

This looks and sounds so delicious. Can you use boneless skinless breasts instead of the thighs? How much time would that add to the slow cooker time? I love dark meat, but the rest of the family loves the white meat, so I often use it the most for family dinners.