Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
Are you tired of bland and boring chicken dishes? Do you crave something spicy and flavorful but don’t have the time to cook? Look no further than this Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken recipe!
With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can make a batch of delicious shredded chicken that is perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. And the best part? You don’t have to do much work at all!
Here’s How it Works
You toss some boneless, skinless chicken breasts into your slow cooker, add some green chilies, chicken broth, and a blend of spices, and let it cook on low heat for several hours. The result is juicy and tender chicken that is infused with the spicy and savory flavors of Mexican cuisine.
Once the chicken is done cooking, simply shred it with a fork. From there, the possibilities are endless! You can use the shredded chicken in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, soups, and more.
- Tacos: Use the shredded Mexican chicken as a filling for tacos. Top with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
- Burritos: Roll the shredded chicken in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, and other toppings to make a hearty burrito.
- Enchiladas: Stuff the shredded chicken into tortillas, roll them up, and place them in a baking dish. Top with enchilada sauce and cheese and bake until bubbly.
- Quesadillas: Layer the shredded chicken with cheese between two flour tortillas and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
- Nachos: Top a plate of tortilla chips with the shredded chicken, cheese, beans, jalapeños, and other toppings for a delicious plate of nachos.
- Salads: Add the shredded chicken to a salad with greens, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado for a healthy and flavorful meal.
- Soup: Use the shredded chicken in a soup, such as a tortilla soup or chicken and vegetable soup.
Meal Prep
Not only is this recipe incredibly easy to make, it’s also a great way to meal prep for the week. You can store the shredded chicken in the refrigerator or freezer for use in a quick and flavorful meal.
You can store the cooked shredded chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. It’s important to store the shredded chicken properly to keep it fresh for as long as possible. Here are some tips for storing cooked shredded chicken:
- Allow the chicken to cool down to room temperature before storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Store the shredded chicken in an airtight container or a freezer bag with all the air squeezed out.
- Label the container or bag with the date of storage so that you can keep track of how long it has been stored.
- If freezing, divide the chicken into smaller portions so that you can easily thaw only the amount you need.
- When reheating, make sure the chicken is heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safe to eat.
So, what are you waiting for? Spice up your chicken game with this Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 2 oz diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ chipotle powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker.
- Add in diced green chilies, cumin, garlic cloves, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and fork tender.
- Remove the chicken and with two forks shred the chicken.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and cook another 15 minutes.
- Use the Mexican Shredded Chicken in your favorite dishes, such as tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tortilla soup, nachos, and more.
Notes
- Allow the chicken to cool down to room temperature before storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Store the shredded chicken in an airtight container or a freezer bag with all the air squeezed out.
- Label the container or bag with the date of storage so that you can keep track of how long it has been stored.
- If freezing, divide the chicken into smaller portions so that you can easily thaw only the amount you need.
- When reheating, make sure the chicken is heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safe to eat.
