Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, raw; 1 large onion (thinly sliced into rings ); 3/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium; juice of two limes ((about 1/4 cup)); juice of one orange ((about 1/4 cup)); 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp coarse kosher salt ((reduce by half if using fine salt or table salt)); bay leaf; 1-2 chipotle peppers from the can ((use 1 for less spice or 2 for more spice)); 2 tbsp adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers; cooking spray (avocado or coconut oil spray will work best with high cooking temps. )

Instructions

Prep:5min

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas are so easy that anyone can make them! Broiling them after removing from the slow cooker makes them lightly browned, a little crispy, and extra delicious. Perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and burrito bowls!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:20:25 GMT