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5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

February 1, 2021 by Keri 41 Comments

Only five ingredients are required for this flavorful (and versatile!) slow cooker chipotle chicken! Use it as a filling for enchiladas, quesadillas, or tacos. It’s simple, tasty, and full of flavor!

5 simple ingredients + a slow cooker make for a flavorful and very versatile shredded chicken. This 5 ingredient slow cooker chipotle chicken can be used for enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, nachos, salads, and quesadillas.

There are few things more satisfying than throwing a bunch of ingredients into a slow cooker, turning it on, and having dinner a few hours later. Or in this case, a base for a bunch of different dinner options!

I like to make a big batch of this tasty chicken and then have it on hand for al sorts of meals. The shredded chicken also freezes well to have for quick meals later on!

5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

Grab a blender or food processor to make the sauce. Toss in garlic, lime juice, chicken broth, chipotle peppers, and a hearty pinch of salt and pepper. Blend it up until it’s smooth and then pour it over the chicken in your slow cooker. Cook the chicken on low heat for about 4 hours, or until it’s tender and you can shred it.

If you want to be a little extra, you could sear your chicken before putting it into the slow cooker. I find this step to add more depth of flavor and keep the chicken juicier. However, it’s not necessary and I’m often too lazy to do it. If you go this route, season the chicken well with salt and pepper and then just sear it in a hot sauté pan until you get some color on each side.

Once your chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks or pop it in a stand mixer and use the paddle attachment to shred it for you! It only takes seconds this way and I love the texture it gives – just don’t overdo it. Toss the shredded back into the sauce and you’re ready to build your dinner.

The options are endless. You can serve:

  1. Enchiladas: stuff the chicken into corn tortillas with cheese and cover with a quick homemade ranchero sauce. Yum!
  2. Tacos: a no brainer for chipotle chicken! Grab your favorite taco shells and top ’em however you like.
  3. Burrito bowls: cook up some rice, top with chicken, your favorite salsas, maybe some beans, cheese, lettuce, guacamole… you get the point!
  4. Salads: perfect for meal prep! Pile the chicken over a bed of lettuce and your favorite toppings. I’d go with corn, black beans, cheese, sliced bell peppers, corn chips, and plenty of cilantro. A zippy lime vinaigrette or southwest style ranch dressing would make a perfect finisher!
  5. Tostadas: my personal favorite option. Top crisp tostada shells with the chicken and cheese and bake until the cheese is melted. Then top however you like!

I hope you enjoy this chicken as much as I do!

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5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
 

Only five ingredients are required for this flavorful (and versatile!) slow cooker chipotle chicken! Use it as a filling for enchiladas, quesadillas, or tacos. It's simple, tasty, and full of flavor!

Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, peeled
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 6 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 ½ – 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts*
Instructions
  1. Combine the garlic, lime juice, chicken broth, chipotle peppers, and a hearty pinch of salt and pepper into a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken and sauce to slow cooker and set to low for 4 hours.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked and tender, shred with 2 forks or use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  4. Enjoy your chicken in tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, etc. See the post for ideas!
Recipe Notes

Chicken Thighs

Boneless skinless thighs may also be used. Cook for 5-6 hours on low.

 

Rotisserie Chicken

If you’re really short on time, you can grab 2 rotisserie chickens, shred them, and toss them in pot with the blended sauce until everything is warmed through.

 

InstantPot

I tested this recipe in the InstantPot and I wasn’t thrilled with the texture and flavor of the chicken. I personally don’t enjoy chicken breasts cooked in the InstantPot so I highly recommend using thighs if you want to use this method. Combine the sauce and boneless skinless thighs in the InstantPot, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and do a 5 minute natural release. The InstantPot will take around 20 minutes to come to pressure, so plan for about 35 minutes using this method.

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    August 21, 2015 at 6:27 am

    I love that this shredded chicken contains just five ingredients, Keri! I’m dreaming all of the ways that I could use this up. Sounds zesty and delicious!
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    • identiconKeri says

      August 22, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Thanks Gayle! There are so many different uses for it!

      Reply
  2. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    August 21, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Just five ingredients for this incredible chicken?? This is fantastic! I love recipes that can save me money!
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    • identiconKeri says

      August 22, 2015 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Shelby! It’s great to make a batch and then make a bunch of different meals from it – perfect to keep the budget in check!

      Reply
  3. Maya @ Treats and Eats says

    August 21, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Oh man, I hate when something doesn’t work out and you’re left with nothing for dinner! And even worse that happened on the night you wrote this post! I’m really excited about this shredded chicken recipe though! I’m always looking for easy dinners, especially in the summer, and you can’t beat rotisserie chicken, though it can get a little boring when it’s plain. Love how you spiced it up, I’m totally going to try this!
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    • identiconKeri says

      August 22, 2015 at 11:52 am

      I’m obsessed with rotisserie chickens – I buy one every week from Costco! I love adding different flavors to it and this one is by far my favorite! Thanks Maya!

      Reply
  4. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    August 21, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I am SO loving this Keri! I am absolutely going to try it soon :). Pinned!
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    • identiconKeri says

      August 22, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Thanks Annie!

      Reply
    • Lara Dickens says

      January 22, 2023 at 10:55 am

      This recipe are simple to make and delicious too.

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 22, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Loving this, Keri! ONLY 5 ingredients to obtain delicious, tender shredded chipotle chicken? I am SO in! I love that this is versatile and I can imagine using this in a TON of dishes (<– if i don't eat it all with a serving fork first!) Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!
    P.S- so sorry about your zoodle dish discovery FAIL! And the popcorn situation. Man, that stinks!

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    • identiconKeri says

      August 22, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Cheyanne! I made this with the intention of making a ton of different dishes and I ended up only making one – the rest was eaten with a fork or thrown on my salads! I ran out to get more stuff to make it again this week haha!

      Reply
  6. GiGi Eats says

    August 22, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    OHHHHHHHHH YES! This right here is what I crave all the live long day!! 😀 😀 😀 I need to make a hugeeeee pot filled and keep it in my fridge at all times! 😉
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    • identiconKeri says

      August 22, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Me too Gigi! I just can’t get enough!

      Reply
  7. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    August 24, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    This chicken sounds fantastic! Love that it is only 5 ingredients and so easy! Win-win!

    Reply
  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    August 24, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    This chicken looks delish! I am always looking for new ways to make chicken since my hubs and son are huge fans. Love that it’s only 5 ingredients too!
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  9. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    August 24, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Love the 5 ingredient promise, Keri! Looks so simple and definitely delicious!
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  10. Catherine says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Do you think this will work for shrimp too?

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  11. Allcookwarefind says

    July 9, 2021 at 3:19 am

    Wow… this looks tasty! only 5 ingredients for an appetizing dish. Like it!!

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  12. Camila says

    August 26, 2021 at 7:46 am

    t looks so yummy 🙂 I loved and enjoyed this recipe. I will try it at weekend. Thanks for the recipe.

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  13. Wayne W Walls says

    October 31, 2021 at 5:03 pm

    This recipe sounds so good! And I love the time saving idea of using a rotisserie chicken! Thanks!
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  14. Clark says

    November 3, 2021 at 6:09 am

    Sounds so delicious! I’ll try it soon. Thank you so much for sharing this healthy recipe.
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    January 24, 2022 at 7:08 am

    Wow! This slow cooker chipotle chicken looks super delicious & yummy. Thanks for the recipe;)
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    January 28, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    For a quick weeknight meal or when you want to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen, these chicken tostadas are the way to go. The peppers add just the proper amount of smoky spiciness, while the cheese adds a lovely creaminess.
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    January 28, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    These chicken tostadas are the way to go for a quick weeknight meal or when you want to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. The smokey spiciness of the peppers is well balanced by the creamy richness of the cheese.
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    April 26, 2022 at 12:30 pm

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    May 17, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    Well this is amazing. I love recipes that need fewer ingredients as it saves cost and reduces mess.

    Tried your Chipotle chicken and roasted corn tostadas last weekend and it was delicious. And a reason why I can’t resist myself trying this 5 ingredient chipotle chicken.
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    This recipe looks absolutely delicious! I love my slow cooker – there is something magical about arriving home and finding your dinner piping hot, waiting for you 🙂
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