Description
A flavorful and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde Stew featuring tender chicken thighs and breasts simmered with salsa verde, diced green chiles, red potatoes, and aromatic spices. This hearty stew is perfect for meal prepping or freezer-friendly dinners, offering a mildly spicy, satisfying dish with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1½ lb. red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde (such as Trader Joe’s or Herdez)
- 1½ cups organic chicken broth (add at cooking time if freezing)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the chicken thighs and breasts into 1-inch cubes. Dice the yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, and cut red potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cubed chicken, salsa verde, diced green chiles, diced onion, minced garlic, cubed potatoes, ground cumin, dried oregano, and organic chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Stew: Cover the slow cooker with its lid, then cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. The stew is ready when the potatoes are very tender and the mixture has thickened into a hearty consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the stew, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, enjoying the comforting flavors and tender chicken.
Notes
- This stew has a thick and hearty texture with a mild spice level, making it ideal for meal preps.
- It’s freezer-friendly—when freezing, do not add chicken broth to the bag; add it fresh when cooking.
- Using both chicken thighs and breasts balances flavor and texture, resulting in tender, juicy chicken pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
