Crockpot Chicken Carnitas

Name: Crockpot Chicken Carnitas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Bottled Water; 2 whole Chicken Bouillon; 2.25 lb Chicken Breast; 0.25 tsp Chili Powder; 4 oz Diced Green Chiles; 0.5 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Cilantro; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.25 tsp Dry Mustard; 4 whole Garlic; 0.5 tsp Garlic Herb Seasoning; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 2 whole Jalapeño Pepper; 2 whole Lime; 1 tsp Mexican Spice Blend; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Orange Juice; 1 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1 whole White Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Halal 🕌

Crockpot Chicken Carnitas features tender, pull-apart chicken infused with citrusy lime and orange, mellow heat from jalapeños, and aromatic spices. The result is juicy, well-seasoned meat with a bright, smoky edge that’s perfect for stuffing into tortillas or topping rice bowls. Serve it for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or taco night spreads.

Prep25 mins
Cook4 hrs 15 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Dissolve the chicken bouillon in boiling water.
2

Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
3

Add the onion; cook and stir until translucent and browned, about 5 minutes.
4

Add the jalapenos and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5

Add the green chiles; cook for 3 minutes more.
6

Combine the salt, cilantro, Mexican seasoning, cumin, basil, oregano, garlic powder, seasoning blend, chile powder, paprika, mustard powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
7

Trim the chicken as needed and coat all sides with the seasoning blend.
8

Place the onion mixture in a slow cooker.
9

Add the chicken broth, the juice and zest from the limes and orange, and the garlic cloves.
10

Place the chicken on top, cover, and cook on Low until the chicken is no longer pink inside and very tender, 4 to 6 hours.