Name: Crockpot Chicken Thighs with Green Chiles (Gluten-Free, Whole30)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: paleo
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil, for sautéing; 1.75 pounds organic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs; ¼ teaspoon Primal Palate Taco Seasoning; 2 4-ounce cans of green chiles; 1 sprig fresh rosemary

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Last Updated on September 15, 2019

For an easy dinner made gluten-free but full of flavor, here’s my Crockpot Chicken Thighs with Green Chiles. This recipe is paleo and Whole30 friendly.

Let’s Add Some Flavor to Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Now I know that cooking chicken in the crockpot isn’t a new concept, but it’s just one of those go-to weekly standards. Why not mix it up a bit with some green chiles that add just enough spice and flavor punch. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this dish, but you could use chicken breasts if you prefer.

Tips When Shopping for Chicken

If you’re shopping for chicken, I have a few suggestions that I’d like to share with you.

First, it’s important to buy pasture-raised and from a source you trust. If you are shopping at the supermarket, you can also look for organic to ensure that the chickens were raised on GMO-free feed.

Second, if you want to buy in bulk or frozen from a reputable source, I highly recommend the chicken from US Wellness Meats (affiliate link included). I buy most of my animal protein from this company and love the convenience, high standards, and prices.

Why Chicken Thighs?

You can definitely use chicken breasts for this chicken recipe, but I recommend chicken thighs. Why? They are more flavorful. Chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts, so that translates into flavor.

This Crockpot Chicken Thighs Recipe is as Easy as it Gets

This Crockpot Chicken Thighs with Green Chiles is such an easy and delicious way to make chicken. It’s easy too! The steps include:

Saute the chicken to give it extra flavor.
Add the chicken, green chiles, taco seasoning, and sprig of fresh rosemary to the crockpot.
Set it to cook.
Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, and/or sliced fresh avocado.

See how easy? This is what the Crockpot Chicken looks like when it’s ready to cook.

I recommend a 5-quart Crockpot for this recipe since it’s not the largest recipe by volume. I have this Crockpot, along with two others, ha! I also like the Primal Palate taco seasoning, since it’s GMO-free and organic.

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Questions about making Crockpot Chicken

What do I serve with this slow cooker chicken dish?

If you’re doing a Whole3o or you’re on a strict paleo diet, then I would suggest serving this dish with sautéed cauliflower rice. Otherwise, you can serve this over cooked brown or white rice. A squeeze of fresh lime is nice too!

Does chicken get overcooked in the crockpot?

No, because it cooks on a low temperature and the moisture stays inside the pot.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in this recipe?

Yes, you can use chicken breasts or chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in.

Other Healthy Chicken Recipes You Might Like

5-Ingredient Chicken Salad (Whole30)
Instant Pot Chicken Curry Soup (Whole30, gluten-free)
Instant Pot Coconut Chicken (keto, paleo, Whole30)
Instant Pot Chicken & Sweet Potato dinner (Whole30, paleo)

And, if you’ve run out of time and just need a quick and easy chicken recipe, don’t miss my Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast recipe.

Would you like more Crockpot Chicken recipes? Let me know in the comments!

Here’s the printable recipe for my Crockpot Chicken Thighs with Green Chiles: