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Green Chile Chicken - Crock Pot Recipe
Green Chile Chicken - Crock Pot Recipe is made with cans chopped green chiles, chicken breasts, and garlic powder.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 300 min
- Total
- 305 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Shred at the stated step
Keep shredding in the order given by the method.
3. Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
In the method: Lay the chicken breasts flat on the bottom of the slow cooker.
cans chopped green chiles (I prefer Old El Paso)
In the method: Cover with the green chilis, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
ground cumin
In the method: Cover with the green chilis, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)Ingredient note
Source: 2- 4.5 oz cans chopped green chiles (I prefer Old El Paso); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 1 tsp garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp ground cuminIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 8 oz cream cheese (1 package)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve hot and enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: Lay the chicken breasts flat on the bottom of the slow cooker.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Serve hot and enjoy!
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
To Freeze: Place chicken breast, green chiles and spices in a freezer bag. When ready to cook, place entire contents of bag in crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours. 30 minutes before cooking is complete, shred chicken and add cream cheese. When cooking is complete, stir in cream cheese to combine.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.