Carne Asada with Chicken Thighs

INSTRUCTIONS

Season the Chicken Thighs:

Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the carne asada seasoning.

Sear the Chicken (Optional):

For extra flavor, sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet with a little oil until browned on both sides. If you're short on time, you can skip this step.

Add to Crockpot:

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the crockpot. Add the beef or chicken broth, enchilada sauce, pepperoncini peppers, and optional onions and garlic.

Cook:

Set the crockpot to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Chicken thighs cook faster than beef and will become tender quickly.

Shred the Chicken:

Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, shred it with two forks and mix it back into the sauce for more flavor.

Serve:

Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve in low-carb taco shells, over cauliflower rice, or in bowls for a keto-friendly meal.

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If you're serving with Keto Mission Taco Shells (2g net carbs per shell) and 1/4 cup shredded cheese (approximately 110 calories, 0g net carbs), you can calculate as follows:

For 2 tacos:

Calories: ~530-570 kcal   Carbs: ~9g net carbs

Protein: ~40g     Fat: ~33g

For 3 tacos:

Calories: ~680-710 kcal  Carbs: ~11g net carbs

Protein: ~50    Fat: ~43g