Slow Cooker Colombian-Style Chicken with Aji Amarillo Sauce

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Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a vibrant and mildly spicy aji amarillo pepper sauce, capturing the essence of Colombian comfort food. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 315 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, aji amarillo paste, yellow onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 300 min Serves 6 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Transfer seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, add 1 large finely chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp aji amarillo paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to the onion mixture. Cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp lime juice, stirring to combine. Pour this sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  5. Step 5: Cook on low for 5 hours until chicken is tender and infused with the aji amarillo flavor.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the chicken for a fresh herbal note.

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