Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1.75 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts; olive oil, or as needed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

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Slow cooker Mexican-style shredded chicken. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican dishes!

Submitted by mrlkn

Updated on February 14, 2025

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¾ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Directions

Mix chile powder, paprika, onion, garlic, and cumin together in a small bowl.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mix.
Pour 1/2 of the salsa in a slow cooker and spread to cover the bottom. Place chicken on top and cover with remaining salsa.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Shred chicken with tongs and stir thoroughly so it can absorb remaining juices in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178	Calories
5g	Fat
6g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 635mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g	54%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 410mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

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