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Crockpot Chicken and Green Chili
Isla Marie

Crockpot Chicken and Green Chili

This Crockpot Chicken and Green Chili is a flavor bomb: juicy shredded chicken in a zesty green chile sauce with cream cheese melt. Effortless dump-and-go recipe that's spicy, creamy, and addictive perfect for tacos, bowls, or straight from the pot!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Low-Carb, Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Chili Base:
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs juicier! or breasts
  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles (mild/hot mix)
  • 1 7 oz can salsa verde (Herdez rocks!)
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed (full-fat for creaminess)
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • Optional: 1 jalapeño diced, 1 tsp smoked paprika, juice of 1 lime
Garnish:
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Avocado slices
  • Tortilla strips or chips
  • Shredded Monterey Jack

Equipment

  • 6-quart Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Two forks (for shredding)
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Dump Everything: Toss chicken, chiles, salsa verde, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, jalapeño into crockpot.
  2. Add Liquid: Pour in broth. Stir once.
  3. Cook Low & Slow: Cover & set low 6–8 hrs or high 3–4 hrs — chicken should shred like butter.
  4. Shred & Cream: Shred chicken right in pot. Drop in cream cheese cubes; stir till silky smooth.
  5. Taste Bomb: Add lime juice if desired. Serve steaming hot!

Notes

Heat Level: Start mild — add hot chiles next time!
Creamier? Full-fat cream cheese + stir vigorously.
No Thighs? Breasts work but add ½ cup more broth.
Make Ahead: Fridge overnight = even spicier!
Storage: Fridge 5 days | Freeze 3 months (reheat low, stir well)
Reheat Hack: Crockpot warm + splash milk if separated.