Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken is one of my go to recipes when life’s busy but I still want something bold and satisfying on the table. The hands-off cooking make it perfect for weeknights or meal prep. I’ve made this for everything from taco night to loaded rice bowls, and it never disappoints. Just toss everything in the slow cooker, let it simmer low and slow, and come back to a kitchen that smells amazing.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 330 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - Chipotle peppers in adobo
4 ounces - Tomato paste
2 tablespoons - Honey
1 cup - Chicken broth
1 - Onion
3 cloves - Garlic
1 tsp - Cumin
1 tsp - Salt
1 tbsp - Chipotle powder
2 pounds - Chicken breasts

Instructions

Place the chipotle peppers, tomato paste and honey in the crockpot.
Pour in the chicken broth and whisk all ingredients together.
Add in the diced onion and garlic, whisk together, then whisk in the seasoning.
Add in the chicken breasts and then toss in the sauce to coat completely.
Set the crockpot to low for 4-6 hours, or 2-3 hours on high.
Shred the chicken, discarding of any bones, if necessary.
Serve on tacos, buns or freeze for meal prep.

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