Description
Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked to perfection in your slow cooker, ideal for tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, or bowls. A true weeknight hero!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade)
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup chicken broth (if a bit more liquid is desired)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients. Dice your onion and mince your garlic. If using fresh cilantro, chop it and set aside for garnish.
Step 2: Combine in Slow Cooker. Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle the taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder over the chicken.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients. Pour in the diced tomatoes and Rotel (undrained). Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. If desired, pour in the chicken broth for extra liquid. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Cook. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and easily shreds. The exact cooking time for crockpot Mexican recipes can vary depending on your slow cooker, so always check for doneness.
Step 5: Shred the Chicken. Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, you can shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using the forks.
Step 6: Combine and Serve. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the flavorful sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using. Serve hot and enjoy your fantastic crockpot Mexican recipes creation!
Notes
For spicier chicken, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or an extra can of diced green chilies. Leftovers store wonderfully in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze portions for future meals – perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (High) or 6-8 hours (Low)
- Category: Slow Cooker / Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
