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Ingredients:
1/2c yellow onion, diced
1/2c bell peppers (any color), diced
2tbs organic butter
12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1tbs chili powder
1tsp oregano
1tbs minced garlic
1/2tsp garlic powder
1tsp cumin
2tsp paprika
1/4c chicken stock
1/2tsp salt (more to taste if your tomatoes are less salty)
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles (I used Trader Joe's brand)
Directions for All:
1. Saute onion and bell peppers in butter until onion is translucent and soft.
2. In a food processor or blender, blend canned tomatoes, all spices, broth, and your can of tomatoes. Add your cooked onion and bell pepper and blend/pulse until smooth.
Slow Cooker Directions:
3. Place chicken thighs at the bottom of a slow cooker in a single layer. Pour liquid over the chicken. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. You may want to reduce the sauce when you are done (by placing it in a saucepan and boiling it until thick).. your call. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and serve however you please.
Oven Directions:
3. Preheat oven to 375F. Place chicken in a large casserole dish in a single layer. Pour sauce over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Shred chicken and serve.
Stovetop Directions:
3. Brown your chicken thighs on both sides with some oil or butter. Then pour your sauce over the top, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until chicken is done (maybe 30 minutes). Uncover and continue to cook if you want your sauce thicker. Shred chicken with 2 forks and serve.
Salad Ideas:
Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, salsa, sour cream, diced avocado or guacamole and always cilantro!
Gordita Ideas: (recipe here)
Shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro
This is tasty! I've made it three times already:)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked it! I'm thrilled you are trying out some of my recipes. I LOVE this one too and it's so much tastier than that generic canned enchilada sauce :)
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