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Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken
Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked gently in a smoky, spiced sauce featuring chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic and onion powders, cumin, apple cider vinegar, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and salt. The result is tender, shreddable chicken infused with a balanced blend of smoky heat, tanginess, and subtle sweetness, ideal for serving with rice and fresh accompaniments.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
112 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% 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.