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Slow Cooker Colorado Green Chili in black bowl garnished with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs.
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4.47 from 43 votes

Slow Cooker Colorado Green Chili

Slow Cooker Colorado Green Chili is a Southwestern favorite.  Low and slow cooking is the perfect way to bring out the intense flavor!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: Southwestern
Diet: Diabetic
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Hatch green chiles or Anaheim chiles (12 to 16)
  • 3 pounds boneless pork butt roast such as a Boston butt, trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Canola oil as needed
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 jalapeno peppers coarsely chopped
  • 1 can (15-ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Lime wedges
  • Cilantro sprigs
  • Tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chiles on the prepared baking sheet. Set 6 to 8 inches under the broiler. Broil until the chiles begin to blacken, approximately 15 to 18 minutes. Turn and broil another 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover securely with aluminum foil or another rimmed sheet pan.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season the pork with salt and black pepper. Brown the pork cubes in the nonstick skillet, adding oil if needed then transfer to a slow-cooker.
  • Add approximately 2 tablespoons oil to the nonstick skillet. Add the onion and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until the onion is beginning to soften. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant (15 seconds). Transfer to the slow-cooker.
  • After the chiles have cooled, remove the stems, seeds and as much skin as possible. Coarsely chop and add to the slow-cooker.
  • Add the jalapenos, canned tomatoes, cumin and chicken broth to the slow-cooker. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of the liquid from the chili to a small bowl. Add the corn starch and stir well. Transfer the combination back to the slow-cooker and let it simmer uncovered on HIGH for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Scoop the pork cubes out with a slotted spoon into a bowl and let cool to the touch for approximately 10 minutes. Using forks, shred the pork and place back in the slow-cooker to heat through.
  • Serve with lime wedges, cilantro sprigs and tortillas.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD:
  • Can be made 1-2 days ahead of time.  Cool thoroughly and refrigerate.
  • Reheat in a slow cooker or on the stovetop in a Dutch oven.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Place in airtight containers in the amount desired.  Freeze 1-2 months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator or the microwave.  Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg