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Slow Cooker Chipotle Tomato Pulled Chicken

Tender pulled chicken in a smoky tomato-pepper sauce that stays silky and juicy from kitchen to party table. It is colorful, crowd-friendly, and easy to spoon into tortillas, offering a lighter slow-cooked option that still feels abundant and celebratory.

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    1.5 lb $6.99/lb
  • yellow onion, sliced
    1 medium $1.49
  • fresh tomatoes, chopped
    2 to 3 $2.99
  • orange bell pepper, sliced
    1 $2.00
  • garlic, minced
    3 cloves $1.50
  • lime
    1 $1.50
  • cilantro, chopped
    1/3 bunch $2.50
  • chipotle in adobo, chopped
    1 to 2 teaspoons
  • ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    1 1/4 teaspoons
  • black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Add the sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with chipotle, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then place them on top of the vegetables.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  4. Shred the chicken directly in the cooker and stir it into the sauce.
  5. If you want a thicker sauce, transfer the liquid to a saucepan and simmer on the stove for several minutes, then stir it back into the chicken.
  6. Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving or packing for transport.

Cook time: 5-6 hours slow cooker

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: Serves 4. Approx. 360-440 calories per serving.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Mexican lager, or sparkling agua fresca.

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Recipe score: 6/10

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