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Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Recipe
Slow cooker spicy chicken offers customization options like chopped chipotle peppers with adobo sauce for an extra twist when you want enhanced spice levels and smoky depth. This flexible recipe accommodates various heat preferences while the chipotle addition provides authentic Mexican flavors and complexity. The twist option demonstrates how basic recipes can be enhanced while the slow cooker method ensures tender, flavorful results every time.
I sometimes chop up a chipotle pepper and throw it in with some adobo sauce for a twist. I don’t measure spices, so my measurements are conservative.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ (8 ounce) jar medium salsa
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions
Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, and pour in the salsa and tomato sauce. Add the garlic and onion, and sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks for serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 152 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 7g | Carbs |
| 24g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
| Calories 152 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 392mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 24g | 49% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 41mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 398mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
