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Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga

Smoky and slightly spicy shredded chicken thighs slow cooked with tomatoes, chipotle, garlic, cumin and lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup no-added-sugar crushed tomatoes
  • 1 –2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Method
 

  1. Add tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika and salt to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and turn them in the sauce until coated.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
  5. Return the chicken to the sauce.
  6. Stir in the lime juice.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Start with one chipotle pepper if you prefer moderate heat. Add more after cooking if needed.