Apple Chipotle Shredded Chicken

This sounds like an odd combination of ingredients, but it is very yummy! The chipotle peppers give the chicken a nice smoky, spicy flavor, and the apple juice makes it just a tad bit sweet. You can adjust the heat easily, from mild to spicy. My mild recipe is just perfect for my Irish-German husband :)

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  roasting chicken (about 3 lbs)
•  adobo seasoning
• 2  cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup  apple juice
• 1  cup  shredded  mexican cheese

Directions

1. Place chicken in crock pot, and sprinkle liberally with adobo seasoning. Cover with water. Cook chicken on low for 8 hours or overnight. Shred and remove bones, skin, etc.
2. On the stovetop, add chicken with the rest of the ingredients. For a mild spice, which is how I prepared it, use JUST 2 tbl of the SAUCE from the peppers. To make it hotter, use more sauce and less tomato paste, or puree the peppers and use them as well. Season with more adobo seasoning to taste. Stir until blended and cook until juice is absorbed.
3. Serve on torillas with rice as a side. Enjoy!