For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken breasts in the skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. If you don't have Hatch chiles, you can substitute with Anaheim peppers or poblano peppers. Serve over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Creamy Hatch Chile and Mushroom Chicken Breasts
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS12
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this Creamy Hatch Chile and Mushroom Chicken. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the smoky heat of Hatch chiles and earthy notes of sautéed mushrooms and garlic. A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol100 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein26 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium1214 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepSpray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
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StepHeat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until onion is translucent and mushrooms are soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. (Prep time: 12 minutes)
03
StepTransfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on High for 1 hour 30 minutes. (Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
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StepMeanwhile, set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chile peppers cut-side down on baking sheet. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
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StepBroil the chile peppers until skin is heavily blistered and turning black, about 4 minutes per side. (Cook time: 8 minutes)
06
StepTransfer the chile peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Remove the skins and chop the flesh into 1-inch pieces. (Prep time: 20 minutes)
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StepAdd Hatch chiles and heavy whipping cream to the slow cooker and cook for 30 minutes more, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. (Cook time: 30 minutes)
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Lance Lang
Jun 15, 2025My family devoured this! Will definitely be making this again.
Sabryna Thiel
May 31, 2025I loved how easy this was to make in the slow cooker. Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Lucienne Frami
May 24, 2025This recipe was amazing! The Hatch chiles gave it the perfect amount of heat.
Yasmin Haley
May 23, 2025The flavors were so rich and creamy. I added a squeeze of lime juice at the end for some extra zing.