Description
This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipe is an easy and versatile dish packed with bold flavors from tender chicken, spices, and salsa. Perfect for busy days, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s ideal for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or over rice. Just toss everything into the crockpot, and in a few hours, you’ll have a delicious, juicy Mexican chicken that your whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add salsa, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, onion, and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir in the lime juice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
Notes
You can use this chicken as a base for many dishes like quesadillas or nachos. Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg