This shredded Mexican chicken recipe was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with fresh new imagery. It’s still one of my most popular recipes, but I actually don’t eat meat anymore. (More on that change here if you’re interested.) I do cook it for Joe though, and I turn to this one because it’s so easy!
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I mentioned this recipe in passing in another post, but it deserves its own as well in case anyone missed it. In general, I don’t like meat, but even I will find myself standing over the crock pot eating this easy slow cooker shredded Mexican chicken by the forkful because it’s so juicy and flavorful.
This “recipe” really just involves you dumping three ingredients into a slow cooker and then getting on with your day. It’s a food prepper’s dream! I’ll make a big batch at the start of the week and then have it on hand for taco salads, Mexican-flavored quinoa bowls, spicy breakfast skillets—the list goes on.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
This shredded Mexican chicken recipe goes great in this Chicken & Corn Quinoa Bowl recipe. You could also easily add it to this Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe. If you’re entertaining a large group, try a make-your-own taco bar with this as a filling option!
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
Description
Just three ingredients needed to make this easy slow cooker shredded Mexican chicken!
Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, depending on how much meat you want (4–6 halves or 2–3 full breasts, to avoid confusion)
- 1 can salsa of your choice (any salsa you want! I’ve used everything from El Paso to pineapple salsa made fresh on site at Whole Foods)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 1 ½ – 2 tbsp of your own – here’s my favorite DIY recipe)
Instructions
- Place everything in the crock pot and mix it up good so that the chicken is coated in the salsa/spices. Don’t worry if the chicken isn’t totally submerged in salsa; the liquid will increase as it cooks.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours.
- Use a fork to shred the chicken (it should do so easily).
Keywords: shredded Mexican chicken, slow cooker chicken
The obvious use for this juicy Mexican flavored chicken is in tacos, fajitas, burritos and nachos. I also love making flavorful Buddha bowls with it, like I did with these Shredded Mexican Chicken & Corn Quinoa Bowls. This is one of those simple, staple recipes you can return to week after week. Maybe you’re a college student cooking on a budget or a busy mom trying to prepare dinner for the family ahead of time.
Pin this puppy now and try out the recipe next time you meal prep for the week!
xo Nicole
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