Mexican Shredded Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 5 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    228 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Shredded Chicken

Use this perfectly cooked and seasoned Mexican shredded chicken in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, and on top of nachos.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
  • 1 packet Good Seasons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and vegetable oil on top followed by all the seasonings.
  3. Cover with lid and simmer on high for 3-4 hours. (Chicken should shred easily)
  4. Remove the lid and shred the chicken as best as you can in the slow cooker using forks.
  5. Cover and simmer for another 45 minutes allowing the chicken to soak up the juices.
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Notes

  • This recipe makes about 4 cups of shredded chicken. 
  • We used refrigerated chicken breasts in this recipe. If you use frozen chicken breasts, be sure to add an additional 1-2 hours of cooking time. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 642mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 932IU (19%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 642mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 932IU 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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