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slow cooker chicken carnitas recipe in a blue bowl with lime wedges

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas are so easy that anyone can make them! Broiling them after removing from the slow cooker makes them lightly browned, a little crispy, and extra delicious. Perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and burrito bowls!

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Looking for a weeknight dinner win? These Sheet Pan Chicken Carnitas are your new go-to! Tender chicken thighs marinate in a zesty, citrus-infused carnitas sauce, then bake up perfectly juicy and crispy in under 30 minutes. Serve them as chicken carnitas tacos, or pile them onto a rice bowl with all your favorite toppings—either way, you’ll love how quick, flavorful, and versatile this recipe is!

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this slow cooker chicken carnitas recipe is so delicious and easy to make

These EASY and flavorful chicken carnitas are seasoned with Mexican spices, citrus juices, chipotle peppers in adobo and slow-cooked to PERFECTION! A quick trip under the broiler ensures those traditional crispy bits and then it's ready to use in tacos, burritos, salads, or other Mexican-inspired dishes for a simple but family FAVORITE weeknight dinner!

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chicken and rice dish with lime wedges on the side

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas can be made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker and are deliciously seasoned and flavored with orange and lime juice, making it a chicken carnita that you will love. Serve Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas in quesadillas, as a topping to nachos, or in a taco or burrito. So many options with this delicious dish.

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slow cooker chicken carnitas is an easy and delicious dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes

This delicious Chicken Carnitas recipe is the perfect easy weeknight meal. Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned generously with the all the best Mexican spices, then slow cooked with onion, jalapeño, and citrus until fall-apart tender. This crockpot meal is packed with flavor and is a hit with everyone! Serve this flavorful chicken with your favorite Mexican-inspired side dishes, then use the leftovers in tacos, casseroles, soups, you name it.

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New weeknight dinner favorite: Sheet Pan Chicken Carnitas! Chicken thighs marinate in a fresh & zippy carnitas-inspired sauce made with citrus, jalapeno, & cumin, & are baked until completely juicy & tender. Finish under the broiler to make the easiest crispy carnitas in under 20 minutes! Serve them up in chicken carnitas tacos or make a rice bowl with all of your favorite fixings! #chickencarnitas #carnitasrecipe #mexicanfoodrecipes #healthydinnerrecipes #sheetpanchicken #chickenthighrecipes Chicken Carnitas, Chicken Carnitas Bowl, Crispy Chicken Carnitas, Pork Carnitas Bowls, Chicken Thigh Carnitas, Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls, Carnitas Chicken, Citrus Chicken Tacos, Veg Noodles Recipe

New weeknight dinner favorite: Sheet Pan Chicken Carnitas! Chicken thighs marinate in a fresh & zippy carnitas-inspired sauce made with citrus, jalapeno, & cumin, & are baked until completely juicy & tender. Finish under the broiler to make the easiest crispy carnitas in under 20 minutes! Serve them up in chicken carnitas tacos or make a rice bowl with all of your favorite fixings! #chickencarnitas #carnitasrecipe #mexicanfoodrecipes #healthydinnerrecipes #sheetpanchicken…

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three tacos filled with chicken, onions and cilantro

These Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas are made easy by simmering for hours in the slow cooker, then they are briefly crisped up in the broiler, resulting in tender, crispy, juicy, and absolutely DELICIOUS carnitas. Serve them in your favorite tacos, burritos, salads, or whatever sounds good!

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a white bowl filled with rice, beans and veggies on top of a table

Looking for a weeknight dinner win? These Sheet Pan Chicken Carnitas are your new go-to! Tender chicken thighs marinate in a zesty, citrus-infused carnitas sauce, then bake up perfectly juicy and crispy in under 30 minutes. Serve them as chicken carnitas tacos, or pile them onto a rice bowl with all your favorite toppings—either way, you’ll love how quick, flavorful, and versatile this recipe is!

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an easy crockpot carnitas recipe on a plate with limes and cilantro

The BEST Carnitas Recipe!! This Mexican pulled pork is tender and juicy with the best crispy edges. Making this crockpot carnitas recipe in the slow cooker means it's easy and perfect for making ahead. Use this crispy carnitas to make pork tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos, plus more meal ideas for leftover carnitas.

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shredded chicken with green peppers and jalapenos in a baking dish, ready to be eaten

Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this juicy chicken carnitas recipe is a great option. Only 10 minutes of active prep and then set your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and walk away. This fresh chicken recipe is a quick and easy go-to for any day of the week!

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shredded pork with limes and cilantro on a white plate next to lime wedges

This Easy Carnitas Recipe makes the BEST carnitas: rich, tender shredded pork with crispy, crunchy edges, perfect for tacos, burritos, or just eating by the forkful. Post includes step-by-step instructions and everything you ever wanted to know about making carnitas.

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