Pepper Jack Crock Pot Chicken
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How to Make Pepper Jack Chicken in a Crock Pot
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Cris, myself and our families all love this one-pot Pepper Jack Crock Pot Chicken recipe. However, this recipe is loved by our readers as well. Check out what our readers, like you, have to say about this great dish!
Reader Ana says: โI went into this with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. This is tasty, and the chicken is moist. Really good flavors. Leftovers are just as tastyโฆโ
Reader Pamela H. says: โHoly moly YUM!! Such an easy and delicious recipe!! My hubby says this oneโs a 10 for sure and I agree!! Iโm not crazy about green beans, and Iโm not sure what magic just happened, but they are amazing in this dish!! Hubs had 2 LARGE helpings!!โ
Reader Jan says: โSo good! We watch carbs, and this is perfect!โ
Reader Ray says: “I was a little skeptical because the ingredients don’t sound like they would go together, but my family enjoyed it...”
Reader Marcine says: “This was super good! Really surprised by how all the different ingredients worked together! Will definitely make it again!”
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What You Will Need for Pepper Jack Crock Pot Chicken
Ingredients Needed
- 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thigh size pieces to keep the cooking time the same)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 oz bag frozen whole green beans
- 1 bell pepper, washed, seeded and sliced
- 8 oz package sliced fresh white mushrooms, washed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 10 slices pepper jack cheese
Equipment Needed
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen scissors
- Butter knife
- 6 Quart Crock Pot
- Two forks
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 to 7 minutes
- Cooking Time: 4 to 6 hours on low, until chicken is easily shredded
- Extra Time Needed: 5 to 10 minutes
General Notes
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Pepper Jack Crock Pot Chicken
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thigh size pieces to keep the cooking time the same)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 10 oz frozen whole green beans kept frozen
- 1 bell pepper washed, seeded and sliced
- 8 oz sliced fresh white mushrooms
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 10 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Place 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker and season with 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer 10 oz frozen whole green beans, then 8 oz sliced fresh white mushrooms and 1 bell pepper (washed, seeded and sliced).
- Season again with salt and pepper, top with 1/4 Cup Butter (cut into pats) and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is easily shredded with two forks.
- Stir shredded chicken with juices and then top with 10 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese on cook on high until the cheese melts.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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