Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
112 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken
Description
This recipe places all ingredients—chicken breasts, chipotle peppers, garlic and onion powders, cumin, apple cider vinegar, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and salt—directly into a slow cooker. Cooking low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours allows the chicken to absorb the complex smoky and tangy adobo flavors. Just before serving, the chicken is shredded and stirred into the sauce for even coating and a tender texture.
The dish combines smoky heat from chipotle peppers with the tangy brightness of vinegar and the depth of tomato and spices, creating a rich, layered sauce. The slow cooker method ensures the chicken remains moist and pulls apart easily, making it versatile for bowls, tacos, or served alongside vegetables.
Serving with cooked rice and optional fresh cilantro and diced avocado complements the bold flavors and adds freshness. Choosing the spice level is flexible by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers used.
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce see note
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your crockpot/slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Minutes before serving, use two forks to shred chicken. Stir the chicken in the sauces inside the slow cooker. Cover and cook another 30 minutes. Serve with cooked rice, veggies, fresh cilantro and diced avocados if desired.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle pepper quantity to control the spice level of the dish.
- Shred the chicken shortly before serving for best texture and flavor distribution.
- Serve with rice, fresh cilantro, and diced avocados to balance the smoky and tangy flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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