Cook Time: 4 hours | Passive Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6
This slow cooker wonder is perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, taco salad, nachos, and a lot more. A delicious, varied, and easy dish that your whole family will love. Enjoy Mexican fiesta in the comfort of your home that is made possible by this mouthwatering Shredded Mexican Chicken.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons chilli powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Add more if you want spicy chicken
Optional Garnish:
fresh cilantro
red onion chopped
Fresh Lime slices
How to make Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
Step 1: Using a non-stick cooking spray, grease your crockpot.
Step 2: At the bottom of the slow cooker, add the chicken breasts. Then, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over the seasoning.
Step 3: Pour the chicken broth followed by the lemon/lime juice, and tomato paste in another bowl. Whisk to incorporate. Empty this mixture over the seasoned chicken.
Step 4: Cover the slow cooker and cook for about 4 hours on low or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. The chicken’s internal temperature should be 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C.
Step 5: Taking two forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker once done cooking.
Step 6: To mix, stir the shredded chicken with the sauce. Cover and continue to cook on low for about 15 minutes, allowing the chicken to simmer in the sauce.
Step 7: When ready to serve, transfer the chicken in a serving dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro, onions, and slices of lime if desired.
Step 8: For the leftovers, store them in an airtight container and place in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Add more if you want spicy chicken
- Optional Garnish:
- fresh cilantro
- red onion chopped
- Fresh Lime slices
Instructions
Step 1: Using a non-stick cooking spray, grease your crockpot.
Step 2: At the bottom of the slow cooker, add the chicken breasts. Then, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over the seasoning.
Step 3: Pour the chicken broth followed by the lemon/lime juice, and tomato paste in another bowl. Whisk to incorporate. Empty this mixture over the seasoned chicken.
Step 4: Cover the slow cooker and cook for about 4 hours on low or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. The chicken's internal temperature should be 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C.
Step 5: Taking two forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker once done cooking.
Step 6: To mix, stir the shredded chicken with the sauce. Cover and continue to cook on low for about 15 minutes, allowing the chicken to simmer in the sauce.
Step 7: When ready to serve, transfer the chicken in a serving dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro, onions, and slices of lime if desired.
Step 8: For the leftovers, store them in an airtight container and place in the fridge.
