PrintMexican Shredded Chicken – Easy Recipes for Dinner Delight!
A simple and delicious recipe for Mexican Shredded Chicken that is perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the juices in the slow cooker.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lime juice before serving.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg