Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 315 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Source: 1½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts); ⅓ cup orange juice (Source: ⅓ cup orange juice); ⅓ cup lime juice (Source: ⅓ cup lime juice); 1 each red onion (diced) (Source: 1 red onion (diced)); 1 each jalapeno (seeded and diced) (Source: 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)); 2 each garlic cloves (minced) (Source: 2 garlic cloves (minced)); 1 packet taco seasoning ((or homemade taco taco seasoning)) (Source: 1 packet taco seasoning ((or homemade taco taco seasoning)))

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Recipe is made with boneless, orange juice, and lime juice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 300 min
Total: 315 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 7 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

2. Watch the broiling step

Follow the broiling stage and its stated finish check.

3. Shred at the stated step

Keep shredding in the order given by the method.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

In the method: Place chicken breasts inside slow cooker.

orange juice

In the method: Pour orange juice and lime juice on top.

lime juice

In the method: Pour orange juice and lime juice on top.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Remove chicken from oven and serve on top of tortillas, nachos, salad, or any way you want to eat it!

A little more help as you go

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the slow cooker, pot, baking sheet, and oven. Start with this step: Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Place chicken under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the ends start to brown and turn crispy (it will happen fast, so watch it carefully!).

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Additional recipe notes

You can also make this in the Instant Pot

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: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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