Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 198.9
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 86.7 mg
  • Sodium: 795.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 32.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken calories by ingredient


Introduction

Great served over rice or by itself Great served over rice or by itself
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 pounds chicken breasts
    a few sprays olive oil (estimate 1t total)
    1/2 cup mild salsa (medium if you like spicy)
    3 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies
    1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic pwdr, onion pwdr,
    1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dry oregano, pepper
    1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper (optional for more heat)
    1 teaspoons liquid smoke

Directions

Spray chicken breasts with oil and place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add all of the remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 2-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender enough to shred.
Remove chicken to a cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes before shredding (there will be liquid remaining). Return shredded chicken and let cook on low for an additional 20 minutes to absorb some of the liquid/juices. Drain all excess liquid (see note***). Taste and add hot sauce to taste if desired.

Serving Size: makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WINTERFYRE.