5.0 from 9 votes
Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
A few simple ingredients makes this Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken so delicious. The chicken cooks tender and flavorful and can be used in many different ways.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 4 oz green chilies
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, green chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the tomato and spice mixture over the chicken in the crockpot; Add chicken broth to the crockpot.
- Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly covered with the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it using two forks inside the crockpot. Stir to mix well with the sauce.
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Notes
- Chicken: This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts for leaner meat, but you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
342mg
(14%)
Potassium
615mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.