Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Slow cooker Mexican-style shredded chicken. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican dishes!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1 teaspoon dried minced onion

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 ¾ pounds skinless

boneless chicken breasts

olive oil

or as needed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Italian Amaretto Margaritas

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Directions

Step 1

Mix chile powder paprika onion garlic and cumin together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mix.

Step 3

Pour 1/2 of the salsa in a slow cooker and spread to cover the bottom. Place chicken on top and cover with remaining salsa.

Step 4

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

Shred chicken with tongs and stir thoroughly so it can absorb remaining juices in the slow cooker.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 177.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27g 54%

Carbohydrates: 5.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 68.3mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 437.7IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.8mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 6.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 35.1mg 4%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 34mg 12%

Potassium: 409.6mg 12%

Sodium: 635.4mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 46.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.