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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

June 13, 2019 by Sandy 2 Comments

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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is a simple and delicious creamy shredded chicken recipe. There is very little prep work involved! This crock pot Mexican shredded chicken recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, and as a dip!

Mexican Shredded Chicken in a slow cooker

 

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Slow cooking a chicken breast is a great way to make tender, shreddable chicken. As long as you don't overcook it, the meat will be tender and juicy!

I really like this easy recipe for Mexican shredded chicken breasts.

Sometimes simple is best. In this recipe there are minimal ingredients, and minimal chopping involved. That makes it easy to start it in the morning and have dinner soon after you get home.

What does this Mexican shredded chicken go with?

Mexican rice, tortillas, and tortilla chips are my favorite way to eat this delicious shredded chicken.

Garnish Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken with jalapeños, cilantro, salsa, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, or whatever you like!

Mexican Shredded Chicken on two flour tortillas on a blue plate

Can I use Chicken thighs?

Sure! Chicken thighs are very tasty, they stay juicy, and are also shreddable. You will need to use more of them as they are smaller than chicken breasts.


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What is a good slow cooker to get?

If you are in the market for a slow cooker, I highly recommend one that will automatically switch to the Keep Warm setting when the cook time is finished.

Sometimes we get delayed getting home, and this way your meal won't be overcooked if you are late! This slow cooker is a great deal: Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker, 7-Quart with Lid Latch Strap.

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Mexican Shredded Chicken in a slow cooker
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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
 

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is a simple and delicious creamy shredded chicken recipe. This recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, and as a dip!

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: crock pot mexican shredded chicken recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 291 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 3 Chicken Breasts, skinless/boneless
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 4 cloves Garlic, pressed
  • 1 (15 oz) can Corn
  • 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 med Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Salsa*
  • 1 (8 oz) pkg Cream Cheese
Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over them.

  2. Cover the chicken with the garlic, corn, black beans, onion, and salsa.

  3. Cook on Low for 6-7 hours, or High for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds.

  4. Remove chicken to a plate.

  5. Add the cream cheese in chunks and stir well to incorporate.

  6. Shred the chicken using two forks. Then add it back into the crock. Stir well. Place the lid back on the slow cooker.

  7. Turn slow cooker to Warm, and it will be ready for tacos, burritos, or for dipping tortilla chips into it!

  8. Garnish with jalapeños, cilantro, salsa, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, or whatever you like!

Recipe Notes

Use a salsa that you enjoy eating. This is the main seasoning, so use a good one!


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  1. Kathryn

    June 18, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Yum! This was excellent!

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    • Sandy

      June 18, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you!

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