Mexican Shredded Chicken
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Description
This is a simple shredded chicken recipe. There's no need for taco seasoning packets, just make this recipe and you'll have yummy seasoned chicken ready for all of your Mexican/Tex-Mex recipes!
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- water to cover
- ¼ medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
Directions
- 1. Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover. Add onion, salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; stir.
- 2. Cook until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3. Remove chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 183.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 10.9 g
protein: 27.1 g
saturated fat: 1 g
cholesterol: 67.1 mg
sodium: 2936.2 mg
fiber: 3.6 g
sugar: 3.3 g
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