Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for Spicy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken, perfect for tacos, burritos, or over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa (your choice of mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning on top of the salsa-covered chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it with the salsa and seasoning.
- Serve warm in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, toss in a diced onion or bell pepper before cooking.
- Serve with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or avocado for a delicious garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: varies