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Smoky Chipotle 5-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken

This smoky chipotle chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make in a crockpot with just 5 main ingredients. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or serving over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained) (10 oz) can

Seasoning

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel; if using breasts, you can leave them whole or cut them into larger pieces.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season thoroughly with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder.

Cooking

  • Pour chicken broth over the chicken and add the undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chilies on top.
  • Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is easily shredded with two forks.

Finishing Touches

  • Shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker with the cooking liquid to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • The smoky chipotle chicken is now ready for use in various dishes like tacos, burritos, or served over rice.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be adapted to your spice preference. For extra heat, add more chipotle powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper. The shredded chicken freezes well for future meals.