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Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde Stew with Potatoes

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde Stew with Potatoes

This Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde Stew with Potatoes is a comforting and nutritious dinner option perfect for busy weeks, featuring zesty green chiles and tender chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 cups Red potatoes Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Mince
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 can Diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Low-sodium preferred

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cube the chicken thighs or breasts into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are boneless and skinless for tenderness. Dice the onion and red potatoes into uniform chunks, and mince garlic.
  2. In the slow cooker, add the cubed chicken, diced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, and salsa verde. Also, include the diced green chiles, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring the ingredients are well-combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours until chicken is tender and the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Taste the stew and adjust salt, pepper, and add lime juice if desired before serving.
  6. Ladle the stew into warm bowls and garnish each serving with chopped cilantro and sour cream. Serve with corn tortillas or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew can be customized with added vegetables and spice levels according to personal preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze without broth for up to 3 months.

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