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This easy Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is a great base recipe to use for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, burritos, salads or just serve it over rice. | www.countrysidecravings.com

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Course: Chicken, Main, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican shredded chicken, shredded chicken, shredded mexican chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 + servings
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is a great base recipe to use for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, burritos, salads or just serve it over rice.
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Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (236ml) of your favorite salsa
  • 1 (4 oz) (113g) can diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with all of the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. I don't recommend cooking this on high or for longer than 6 hours as the chicken can overcook and become dry or mushy.
  • You may remove the chicken from the crock pot or leave it in and shred it in there. Use as much or as little juice as you desire. I like to use all of the juice and cook the shredded chicken in the juice for about 15-20 minutes so it can soak up more flavor. If there is a lot of liquid drain some off.
  • Serve or use as desired.

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Notes

  1. The onion powder and garlic powder are optional but add more flavor. 
  2. FREEZER FRIENDLY: Freeze in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and use as desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.4mg