Crockpot Chicken Tomatillo Soup

By Aysegul Sanford
This Crock Pot Chicken Tomatillo Soup is an easy-to-make and set-it-and-forget recipe that you can make with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. Packed with all the Mexican flavors we love, this tomatillo stew is going to be the next weeknight meal you can put together in the morning and enjoy at dinner time.
An easy to make crockpot chicken tomatillo soup recipe that will take you no more than 15 minutes to prep. If you are looking for a way to up your chicken soup game, this delicious slow cooker chicken soup recipe is the way to go.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed (910gr) Chicken breasts can also be used
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed and cut in quarters (680 gr)
• 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic peeled and chopped
• 3 cups homemade chicken stock (720 ml) or store-bought chicken stock would also work
• 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoon lime juice and more as garnish
• 1 ripe avocado cubed as garnish

​Instructions

• To prep the chicken: Throughly dry the chicken thighs using paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Let them sit on the counter as you prep the rest of the ingredients.
• Place the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and chicken stock in the bowl of your crockpot.
• Transfer the chicken into the bowl.
• Set it to low heat setting to cook for 7-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
• When cooked, using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl. Shred it in leaving it in large chunks and set aside.
• Add in the cilantro into the slow cooker. Using an immersion blender, puree the tomatillo mixture until smooth.
• Return shredded chicken into the bowl.
• Stir in the lime juice. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
• Garnish with slices of jalapeno pepper and avocado.

Yields: 6 servings  Prep Time: 15 mins  Cook Time: 8 hrs  Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins​