Juicy Crockpot Mexican Chicken Thighs (5-Minute Prep!)

Name: Juicy Crockpot Mexican Chicken Thighs (5-Minute Prep!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ((or breasts)); 1 can green chiles ((4 oz)); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 lime, juice of; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((to taste, omit for no spice or add more for spicy))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:4h

Boneless chicken thighs cook down in the crockpot with green chiles, broth and lime. The homemade spice blend uses everyday spices you have in the pantry. Four hours on high or eight on low, then shred with two forks. One big batch for tacos, bowls and lunches throughout the week.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:03:34 GMT