Description
Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dish that turns your weeknight dinners into a vibrant fiesta. Infused with bold spices and fresh ingredients, this tender chicken is perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, every bite will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. Enjoy a delicious meal that brings warmth and joy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 – 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for heat preference)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Optional: Sear chicken breasts in a skillet until golden brown.
- Layer the chicken in the slow cooker and add vegetables on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mix.
- Add minced garlic and squeeze lime juice over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until easily shredded.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker using two forks; mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg