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Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

5 from 24 votes
Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken
Juicy and tender pulled chicken slow cooked in the most AMAZING spicy adobo sauce! Serve it with rice and veggies for an instant family favorite meal!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
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Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2-4 chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce , see note
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 15-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

Choose how many chipotle peppers to use based on how spicy you want the chicken to be. 

Nutrition

Calories: 112 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 684 mg, Potassium: 355 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 33 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 15 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Author: Tiffany