Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce
Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce balances tender, slow-cooked thighs with a bright, tangy tomatillo and green chile blend. Warm cumin and chili powder deepen the flavor while jalapeño adds a gentle heat, and creamy beans round it out. It’s a cozy Tex-Mex–inspired dinner perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook8 hrs 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the cilantro stems and tie them together. Set the leaves aside for the sauce.
- 2
Add the cilantro stems, chicken thighs, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, pepper, and salt to a slow cooker; pour in the water.
- 3
Cook on Low until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 hours. Move the chicken to a plate and shred it with 2 forks; set aside. Reserve 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid. Let the onion and garlic cool slightly, about 5 minutes; dice them and set aside.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 5
For the sauce: Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the tomatillos and the jalapeño half, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven; wrap the jalapeño in aluminum foil to let it sweat for about 10 minutes. Peel the skin from the jalapeño.
- 7
In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, reserved cilantro leaves, green chiles, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, honey, pepper, and salt; pulse until blended and smooth.
- 8
Pour the tomatillo sauce into a large pot; add the shredded chicken, diced onion and garlic, and the beans. Stir in the reserved cooking liquid. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Calories 528.17 kcal High 26%
- Protein 25.01 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 31.57 g 11%
- Total Fat 35.27 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 4.82 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.9 mg High 34%
- Sodium 296.52 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 7.45 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 14.47 g --
- Added Sugars 6.61 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 60.24 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.89 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 451.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 69.24 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 18.36 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 9 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 528.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce?
- About 9 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 528.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce healthy?
- Crockpot Green Chile Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 528.17 calories and 25.01 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 296.52 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.61 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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