Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken Rezept

Sweet and smoky, spicy and satisfying! This Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken recipe delivers an unexpected flavor explosion. The chipotle peppers add a delicious smoky heat, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of apple juice. Easily adjust the spice level to your preference – from mild to fiery! This slow cooker recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing party dish. Serve it in tortillas with rice for a complete and unforgettable culinary experience.

Vorbereitung 20 Min.

Kochzeit 500 Min.

Kalorien 196.7 kcal

Eiweiß 26g

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Zutaten für Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning, plus 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (or more to taste)
1 cup water
2 to 4 tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) or 1-2 chipotle chiles pureed with some adobo sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup apple juice
Mexican cheese blend, for serving (optional)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 tablespoons olive oil
warm tortillas, for serving
cooked rice, for serving

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Zubereitung von Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken

Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning over the chicken.
Pour 1 cup of water into the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding bones and skin.
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken with 1 cup apple juice, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1/2 cup tomato paste, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
For a mild spice level, add 2 tablespoons of chipotle pepper sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce). For a spicier dish, add up to 4 tablespoons of sauce or puree 1-2 chipotle peppers with some of their adobo sauce and incorporate into the mixture. Reduce tomato paste accordingly for spicier versions.
Add more adobo seasoning to taste (start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed).
Stir well to combine and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the juices are absorbed.
Serve in warm tortillas with cooked rice and your favorite toppings.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

32g

Carbs

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken?

Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken dauert insgesamt etwa 520 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 500 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken?

Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken hat etwa 196.7 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 26 g Eiweiß, 1 g Kohlenhydraten und 22 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken sind Roasting Chicken, Adobo Seasoning, Water, Chipotle Chiles In Adobo, Tomato Paste, Apple Juice. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.