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Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken

by https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/#/schema/person/9b2904ad2a2c76cbcd62517659d460f7
dinnerMexicancrockpoteasyMexican
Yield: 6 ServingsPrep: PT10MCook: PT360MTotal: PT370M
Source: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-mexican-chili-lime-chicken/

Ingredients

produce
  • 1/2sweet onion(diced)
  • 4 ouncediced green chiles(canned)
  • lime juice(from 1-2 limes)
  • 1/2 cupfresh cilantro(chopped)
  • 2 clovesgarlic(minced or grated)
protein
  • 2 poundschicken breasts or thighs(boneless, skinless)
dairy
  • shredded cheese(for serving)
grain
  • 8taco boats(warmed)
pantry staple
  • 1 tsporegano
  • 1/2 tspcumin
  • 1/4 tspcinnamon
  • 1 tbspbrown sugar or honey
  • 2 tspsmoked paprika
  • 1/2 tspsalt(+ more to taste)
  • 1/3 cupsalsa(+ more for serving)
other
  • 2canned chipotle chiles in adobo(chopped)

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the chicken, onion, garlic, brown sugar (or honey), chipotle chile peppers, paprika, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, salsa and diced green chiles. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours. Once the chicken is done cooking, shred with two forks and then stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
  2. Serve the chicken in warmed taco boats, tortillas or use in wraps. Top as desired.