Description
A flavorful and versatile Mexican shredded chicken perfect for tacos, burritos, and more, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cups (300 grams) chunky salsa, mild or medium
- 1 packet (28 grams) taco seasoning or 1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 medium lime
- 1/4 cup (10 grams) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, optional for extra moisture
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium chicken broth, optional if needed
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker: Lightly grease your 6-quart slow cooker with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Combine the sauce ingredients: In the slow cooker, mix salsa and taco seasoning until well-blended.
- Layer the chicken: Place chicken breasts on top of the salsa mixture, spooning sauce over them.
- Cook to perfection: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred the chicken: Remove cooked chicken, shred using two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Add the finishing touches: Pour in lime juice and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Let it settle: Allow to sit warm for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Dish it up: Serve in tacos, burritos, salads, or meal prep containers.
Notes
Customizable spice levels can be adjusted to your taste; avoid overcooking to keep chicken tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: shredded chicken, Mexican chicken, slow cooker chicken, taco night, meal prep