Name: Fast or Slow Green Chile Shredded Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Gluten-free nonstick cooking spray; 5-6 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 (15-ounce) can Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

If you’ve been feeling the impact of inflation on your grocery bill, you’re not alone! Gluten-free prepared foods are already more expensive than their conventional counterparts, plus nearly every food and household item out there has increased in price. So, we actually have a special theme for our upcoming January/February 2023 issue of Gluten Free & More Magazine – The Health & Budget Issue. The new year is the time that we focus on health goals but it’s also a time to look at budget goals, so we hope this upcoming issue is helpful to you! That said, we’ve recently been trying to make more budget-friendly, versatile, and make-ahead dishes here at the office for lunches, and this Fast or Slow Green Chile Shredded Chicken recipe is a new favorite here!

This is a super simple, quick way to prepared shredded chicken in bulk. It uses just two ingredients – boneless skinless chicken thighs and Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (plus nonstick cooking spray).

Chicken thighs are not only more flavorful than breasts but also less expensive. And the enchilada sauce makes it flavorful without a lot of fuss or extra ingredients.

This chicken can be used in tacos, salads, soups, burritos, casseroles, and bowls over rice and black beans. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, portion into freezer bags, squeeze out any air in the bags, and freeze.

This is a great dish to have on hand for quick dinners or lunches!

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Overhead view of Fast or Slow Green Chili Shredded Chicken in a square wooden bowl on a wooden table surrounded by tomatoes and avocado and cilantro

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Fast or Slow Green Chile Shredded Chicken Recipe

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

▢ Gluten-free nonstick cooking spray
▢ 5-6 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
▢ 1 (15-ounce) can Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

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Instructions

To cook fast:

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Spray an Instant Pot insert with cooking spray.
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Place the chicken and enchilada sauce in the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then manually release the pressure. Shred with two forks.

To cook slow:

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Spray a slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
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Place the chicken and enchilada sauce in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 6 hours. Shred with two forks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Fast or Slow Green Chile Shredded Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 180mg60%

Sodium 475mg20%

Potassium 463mg13%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 282IU6%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.