Slow-Cooker Green Chile Chicken Breasts

Name: Slow-Cooker Green Chile Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 packet (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix; 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles; 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed, softened

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Kitchen Tested

Prep 20 min
Total 2 hr 35 min
Servings 6

Moist and flavorful chicken breasts are cooked until perfectly done and served with a creamy green chile sauce, all made right in your slow cooker.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated October 17, 2016

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed, softened

Steps

1

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Season both sides of chicken breasts with taco seasoning mix. Arrange in slow cooker. Pour broth and lemon juice around chicken. Top with green chiles and serrano chile.
2

Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
3

Transfer chicken to serving platter. Cover chicken, and keep warm.
4

For sauce, in small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Stir into cooking liquid in slow cooker. Add cream cheese, beating until melted. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with sauce and cooked white rice, if desired.

Adding a fresh serrano chile ensures the final dish will have a little bit of heat. If you prefer a milder version, the serrano chile can be omitted.
White rice, mashed potatoes and buttered noodles all make nice accompaniments to this chicken dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 350

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 18g; 28%

Saturated Fat: 9g; 44%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 145mg; 48%

Sodium: 740mg; 31%

Potassium: 360mg; 10%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 39g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;