This easy, flavor-packed dinner can be assembled in the morning in your slow cooker so you have dinner waiting for you when you get home. The tomatillos cook down into a tangy stew that gets a kick of heat from jalapeño and canned green chilies, while the boneless skinless chicken thighs become tender and practically fall apart when you shred them. Serve the chili verde over a bed of steamed rice with your favorite toppings, or with warm tortillas for dipping. We like to top it with a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
This is a recipe you can mold to your nutritional needs. You can increase the calories by wisely choosing toppings — add avocados and Greek yogurt if you want to bump up the calories, or radishes if you want extra flavor without adding too many calories. You can also add a can of white beans for extra protein and fiber.
Active time: 25 minutes Total time: 4–8 hours (in the slow cooker)
Slow-Cooker Chicken Chile Verde Ingredients Optional Serving Suggestions Directions In the insert of a 5–7-quart slow cooker, heat the olive oil on the saute setting until shimmering. (If your slow cooker does not have a sauté setting, then use a nonstick skillet over moderately high heat.) Add the tomatillos and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and break down, 8–10 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, canned green chilies, cumin seeds and 1/2 cup (118ml) of water. Season with salt and pepper. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and nestle into the tomatillo mixture. Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 7–8 hours, until the chicken is very tender. Using tongs, transfer the chicken thighs to a plate. Let rest for 10 minutes, then shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces. Using the back of a spoon, mash the tomatillos. Stir in the shredded chicken and the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken chile verde with steamed rice or warm tortillas and garnish with Greek yogurt, avocado, radish and cilantro, if desired. Pass lime wedges at the table. Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 239; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Sodium: 714mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 23g
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