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27 February 17, 2020 Allergy Friendly

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

My Favorite Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is a time saver and household top pick! Simply throw the chicken in with seasonings and come home to perfectly juicy, shredded chicken! Add to enchiladas, tacos or top salads!

Looking for more? Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos, 3 Ingredient Mexican Lime Chicken, or my Champagne Margaritas. 

My Favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is a time saver and household top pick! Simply throw the chicken in with seasonings and come home to perfectly juicy, shredded chicken! Add to enchiladas, tacos or top salads!
My Favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is a time saver and household top pick! Simply throw the chicken in with seasonings and come home to perfectly juicy, shredded chicken! Add to enchiladas, tacos or top salads!

Slow Cooker Mexican shredded Chicken

about Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken recipe

I thought to share a family favorite today! My mother and I have been making it for as long as I can remember. As in, this is what my family was known for; from parties to our annual lake trip we would take each summer with 100 of our closest friends. <–That is a whole other post! 

The best part? It is dummy proof and makes the ideal canvas for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, salads…you name it!

Slow Cooker Mexican shredded Chicken

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe 

  • Chicken
  • Coconut Sugar (or brown sugar) 
  • Taco Seasoning 
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fire Roasted Tomatoes 
  • Mild Green Chilies 

Slow Cooker Mexican shredded Chicken

how to make Mexican Shredded Chicken

  1. Place chicken into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with brown sugar, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and green chilies.
  3. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. When chicken is done, remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board. Let cool for a few minutes. Using two forks, shred chicken then place back into slow cooker to soak up the juices. Serve!

Slow Cooker Mexican shredded Chicken

what to serve with Mexican Shredded Chicken recipe?

So many options! We have served them as the filling for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, even over lettuce for a taco salad. But one of our personal favorites the last couple of years has been over cauliflower rice with black beans as a veggie-filled option! 

Just remember the greek yogurt queso and chips!

Slow Cooker Mexican shredded Chicken

Can you freeze it?

Yes! Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is perfect to make a double batch then freeze half for a later time. Add Mexican shredded chicken to a freezer bag, then lay flat on a cookie sheet and freeze. Doing so helps save freezer space as you are able to stack or stand it upright. Remove from freezer and thaw in the fridge overnight for best results. 

Ps…with all your free time, how about your whip up a batch of these Champagne Margarita’s to go with. I’m just sayin…

Slow Cooker Mexican shredded Chicken

Serves Roughly 1/3 Cup

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My Favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

My Favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken Recipe Type : Dinner Author: Megan My Favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is a time saver and household top pick! Simply throw the chicken in with seasonings and come home to perfectly juicy, shredded chicken! Add to enchiladas, tacos or top salads!

10 minPrep Time

6 hrCook Time

6 hr, 10 Total Time

Yields 6

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup your favorite taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (4 oz.) can mild green chilies

Instructions

  1. Place chicken into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with brown sugar, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and green chilies.
  3. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. When chicken is done, remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board. Let cool for a few minutes. Using two forks, shred chicken then place back into slow cooker to soak up the juices.
  5. Serve!

Notes

*Cook time will depend on size of chicken breasts used; longer for large and shorter for smaller.
*Feel free to drain chicken before adding to enchiladas, tacos, burritos as the meat is quite juicy. I like to store the chicken with the juices so it stays moist.

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Allergy Friendly Tags: chicken, Cinco de Mayo, crock pot, dairy free, dinner, easy, gluten free, Mexican, quick, slow cooker

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    April 20, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Friend, your photos are gorgeous!!! Great lighting and detail because it's making me hungry!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Awe that means so much, Beth! Thanks!
      Reply
  2. Liz says

    April 20, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Sounds really simple and good. Thank you
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:23 am

      Thanks so much Liz! Those flavors are the best! Have a great week :)
      Reply
  3. Krista says

    April 20, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    I can see why this is your favorite! I am thinking it will be mine too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:26 am

      I hope so! It's a family favorite around here ;) Thanks friend!
      Reply
  4. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    April 20, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    Perfect for taco Tuesday!!! Or who cares any night of the week. Sounds so good.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:26 am

      I like the way you think! Thanks Becky!
      Reply
  5. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    You know, I totally meant to watch Young & Hungry when it was on cable, & I never did. Good to know that I can catch it on Netflix! :) And this chicken looks perfect! I love easy slow cooker recipes like this.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:26 am

      YES. You must look into it! You will get sucked in ;) Thanks Carrie!
      Reply
  6. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    April 20, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    I can see this very shortly in our future. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, oh the possibilities are endless!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Oh quesadillas! Great idea! Thanks Erin!
      Reply
  7. Malinda @Countryside Cravings says

    April 20, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Love it when you can make one multitasking meal!!! Love how juicy this chicken looks! I also must confess I haven't jumped on the Netflix train. Too scared too as I don't think I would get anything done, LOL! :) Oh and you aren't the only one to fall asleep 16 minutes into the movie! Guilty!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:32 am

      WELL if you DO get sucked in...it was rather relaxing! I am always on the go and it was nice for once, to just chill and not do anything! And thanks Friend! This chicken is a hit around our house. Have a great rest of your week!
      Reply
  8. Sheena Strain says

    April 21, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Your shredded chicken looks AMAZING, I need to try it soon!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 21, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Oh thanks so much Sheena!
      Reply
  9. Angie | Big Bears Wife says

    April 22, 2016 at 9:11 am

    Oh my gosh, how funny is that! We're the same way! I'm on the end of the couch on the computer and my hubby is binge watching show after show on netflix!! too similar! haha ps. love this chicken! Might have to toss this in the slow cooker tomorrow!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 24, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Haha we are twinkies! Thanks Angie!
      Reply

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