Slow Cooker Chicken Verde

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Slow Cooker Chicken Verde
280 min.
8
407kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and is also gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this Slow Cooker Chicken Verde! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this delectable recipe combines tender chicken leg quarters with a vibrant and zesty tomatillo sauce, infused with fresh cilantro and spices.

The beauty of cooking in a slow cooker is that it allows the flavors to meld beautifully over time, resulting in a dish that’s both comforting and nutritious. Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of this savory chicken dish wafting through your house. With just a little prep work, you can set it and forget it, knowing that dinner will be ready in about four hours.

This recipe serves eight, making it perfect for feeding a crowd, and it’s packed with a surprisingly guilt-free 407 calories per serving. The combination of tomatillos and poblano chiles creates a delightful sauce that perfectly complements the succulent chicken, while the hint of lime adds a refreshing touch. Serve it alongside some warm tortillas or your favorite sides, and you’ll have a meal that will impress friends and family alike.

So grab your slow cooker, and let’s get started on this mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken Verde - a dish that’s sure to become a staple in your home!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  •  chicken leg quarters 
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock see unsalted (such as Swanson)
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup garlic cloves 
  •  lime wedges 
  • medium onion quartered
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  •  poblano chiles stemmed seeded
  • teaspoon salt 
  • pounds tomatillos 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender
  • broiler
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients, tossing to coat. Arrange mixture on a jelly-roll pan. Broil 10 minutes or until vegetables are blackened in spots.
  3. Place mixture in a blender; add cilantro, chopped oregano, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and stock.
  4. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
  5. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
  6. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  7. Add 4 chicken leg quarters; cook 5 minutes or until well browned. Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining chicken. Arrange chicken in a 6-quart electric slow cooker; top with tomatillo mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours or until done. Separate thighs and drumsticks, if desired.
  8. Serve with lime wedges; garnish with oregano leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories407kcal
Protein25.17%
Fat59.46%
Carbs15.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
1.38
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
19.573913136254%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.74mg
Naringenin
0.61mg
Luteolin
1.4mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:406.73kcal
20.34%
Fat:27.28g
41.97%
Saturated Fat:6.86g
42.87%
Carbohydrates:15.87g
5.29%
Net Carbohydrates:11.74g
4.27%
Sugar:6.41g
7.12%
Cholesterol:142.06mg
47.35%
Sodium:428.2mg
18.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.98g
51.97%
Vitamin C:45.54mg
55.2%
Vitamin B3:9.35mg
46.76%
Selenium:28.97µg
41.38%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
37.23%
Phosphorus:301.19mg
30.12%
Vitamin K:29.4µg
28%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.93%
Potassium:752.64mg
21.5%
Vitamin B5:1.78mg
17.77%
Fiber:4.13g
16.53%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.09%
Vitamin B12:0.92µg
15.41%
Magnesium:61.57mg
15.39%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.11%
Iron:2.54mg
14.11%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.68%
Copper:0.24mg
11.92%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.72%
Vitamin A:452.06IU
9.04%
Calcium:63.95mg
6.39%
Folate:23.83µg
5.96%
Source:My Recipes