Crockpot Chicken Carnitas (Edit recipe)

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Your slow cooker is about to be your new BFF! These juicy chicken carnitas are a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s packed with flavor, tender pulled chicken, and gut-friendly veggies. Perfect for tacos, bowls, or lettuce wraps!

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

6 hours

INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 6-7

Ingredients

2 lb Pasture-raised Chicken Breasts - US Wellness Meats
1 whole Red Onion
3 whole Bell Pepper, any color
4 cloves Garlic, minced
.25 cup Orange Juice, juice of 1 orange
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
.5 cup Chicken Bone Broth
1 tsp Garlic Olive Oil - Kosterina
1 tsp Cumin, Ground
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Oregano, Dried
.5 tsp Chili Powder
0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Add sliced red onion and bell peppers to the bottom of your Crockpot. Place chicken on top.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, broth, and all the spices. Pour over chicken and veggies.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is super tender and easy to shred.
Shred the chicken in the Crockpot. For crispy edges, transfer shredded chicken to a sheet pan and broil for 5–7 minutes until golden.
Use in tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or with cauliflower rice! Top with avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	282
Fat:	14 g
Carbohydrates:	4 g
Protein:	32 g
Cholesterol:	93 g
Sodium:	125 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	2 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.