This slow cooker smoky chipotle chicken reminds me of the kind of hearty suppers we’d come home to after a long day in the fields, only with a little Southwestern kick. You whisk together one simple mixture—chipotle peppers in adobo, tomato sauce, cumin, lime juice, and honey—then pour it right over raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker and let time do the rest. It’s the sort of hands-off, stick-to-your-ribs dinner that fits right in with traditional Midwestern comfort food, but with a smoky, gently spicy flavor that keeps everyone coming back for another helping.
Serve this smoky chipotle chicken spooned over warm white or brown rice, or tuck it into soft flour tortillas with a little shredded lettuce and cheese. It’s also wonderful alongside a simple buttered corn, a crisp green salad, or classic Midwestern sides like coleslaw and baked beans. Put a bowl of sour cream and some lime wedges on the table so folks can tame the heat or brighten the flavor to their liking.
Slow Cooker Smoky Chipotle Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup tomato sauce
2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
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