Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken with zesty spices for a meal everyone will love. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads, this easy slow-cooker recipe offers a delightful culinary experience with minimal effort. Get ready for a fiesta on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup salsa verde
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and rinse under cold water; pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub the spice blend all over the chicken.
- Place seasoned chicken in a slow cooker; add minced garlic and pour salsa verde on top.
- Add enough chicken broth to almost cover the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot; stir to combine with sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or in tacos with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg