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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Thighs

January 9, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

This Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Thighs recipe is the perfect starting point for a stress-free week. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, you’ll have tender, flavorful chicken ready to enjoy—and ready to reuse. Cooking extra chicken at the beginning of the week saves time later and opens the door for creative leftovers, like tostadas and casseroles, that make mealtime easier and more flexible.


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Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Chicken Thighs skinless, boneless
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup Carolina style barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
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  1. Remove excess fat from the chicken thighs.
  2. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  4. Combine the barbecue sauce and water and pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours and ensure chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (173g) 12 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 105 mg 35 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 1.7 mg 10 % Potassium 430 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, Slow Cooker

Salsa Verde Pork

December 19, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Life can get hectic, and planning weekly meals isn’t always easy. That’s why this Salsa Verde Pork recipe is a game-changer! Cook it in your slow cooker during the day, and when you get home, you’ll have two delicious options ready to go. Serve it up as flavorful Salsa Verde Pork Tacos or transform it into a hearty Green Chili Pork Stew. Either way, you’ll have dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less—fast, easy, and full of flavor!

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12 4 ounce servings
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12 4 ounce servings
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12 4 ounce servings
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds country style pork ribs
  • 1 cup onion sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
Servings: 4 ounce servings
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  1. Either place a slow cooker liner in the slow cooker or spray with nonstick cooking spray
  2. Place the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the country style pork ribs on top of the onions
  4. Then pour the salsa verda over the pork.
  5. Cover with slow cooker lid and cook on low for 6 -8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Once done pull out the pork and discard the bones. Shred the pork and add back to the slow cooker to combine with juices.
  7. Enjoy as is or use in either the Salsa Verda Pork Street Tacos or the Green Chili Pork Stew recipes.
Recipe Notes

Salsa Verda Pork Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (155g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 250 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 24 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 29 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 476 mg 10 %

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Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

May 5, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Need a bold, no-fuss dinner for a busy night? Let your slow cooker do the work with this Spicy Peanut Chicken! It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect served over rice or noodles.

  • Toss everything in before work
  • Come home to a warm, protein-packed meal
  • Kid-friendly with just the right amount of spice!

Make dinner stress-free and delicious.

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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken breast skinless boneless, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
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  1. In a slow cooker place the chicken, onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
  2. In a small bowl combine the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, stir in the lime juice, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with extra fresh chopped jalapenos for extra spice!
Recipe Notes

Spicyi Peanut Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (178g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.9 mg 6 % Potassium 560 mg 10 %

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Fajita Street Tacos

April 30, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fajita Street Tacos offer a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy Mexican-style tacos at home. Featuring slow-cooked chicken seasoned with traditional spices, these tacos are tender and rich in flavor. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy families, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals in both spring and fall.

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Ingredients
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes low sodium
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounce can chop green chilis
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 limes slice into wedges
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese low-fat
  • 24 6-inch corn tortillas
Servings: 2 taco servings
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  1. Either spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line with a liner.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and green chilis to the slow cooker. Stir to combine
  3. Add chicken thighs and stir. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours and on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Once done remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add back to the slow cooker and stir to mix with the remaining juices.
  5. To warm the corn tortilla, use a dry-skillet over medium heat. Add a tortilla and heat for 15 to 30 seconds on each side or until warm and toasty brown spots on it.
  6. To serve: top the tortilla with the chicken fajita mixture, 2 tablespoons of cheese and a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 tacos (253g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 420 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 152 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 352 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, chicken thighs, Slow Cooker

Green Enchilada Soup

December 13, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Green Enchilada Soup is a comforting flavorful dish inspired by the tangy, savory flavors of green enchiladas.  Made with shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, broth and green verde salsa, it’s creamy, mildly spicy soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.


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Ingredients
  • 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 14 ounces green enchilada sauce
  • 24 ounces chicken broth no salt added
  • 1 cup nonfat milk
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese
  • 12 ounces salsa verde
  • 15 ounces canned great northern beans
  • 2 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese for topping
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. In a crock pot add chicken breasts, green enchilada sauce, salsa verde, chicken broth and northern beans
  3. About 30 minutes before serving remove chicken and shred.
  4. Add shredded chicken back to the crock pot and add the cream cheese and milk.
  5. Let cream cheese melt and stir until mixed well.
  6. Serve 1 cup of soup on a bowl and top with a sprinkle of Monterey jack cheese.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 230 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 540 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 80 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 680 mg 15 %

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