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Green Chile Chicken Tacos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 small cans green chiles
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Combine dry spices to form a seasoning blend in the bottom of the slow cooker
  • Add all other ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-12 hours.
  • To serve, drain the meat in a colander and return it to the slow cooker, or use tongs to allow some of the excess fluid to drain away.
  • Fill a taco shell or flour tortilla, or top a bed of tortilla chips, with green chile chicken.
  • Top with your choice of additional toppings, including some combination of cilantro lime rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, olives or sour cream.
  • Use green jalapeno sauce (like Tabasco brand) to add more heat as needed.