Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
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 itselfNumber of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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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.
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.