Description
This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish made with seasoned boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered in a savory blend of salsa and chipotle peppers. Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, or served over rice, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, delivering tender shredded chicken infused with bold Mexican spices.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce
- 16 ounces salsa (use jarred salsa with plenty of juices)
- ¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly season the chicken with black pepper, cumin, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour the salsa and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring the chicken is well-covered by the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 2½ to 3½ hours or on low heat for 4½ to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. For a quicker option, use a stand mixer on low speed for less than 60 seconds to shred the chicken evenly.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat it evenly in the sauce. Serve the Mexican shredded chicken in tacos, burritos, nachos, or over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a stand mixer to shred the chicken for an effortless and evenly shredded texture.
- For meal prep, portion the shredded chicken into freezer-safe containers and store for up to 3 months.
- Choose a jarred salsa with plenty of juices rather than a chunky, dry salsa like pico de gallo to ensure moist, saucy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~5 oz shredded chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
