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shredded Mexican chicken in white bowl

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

This flavorful, tender Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is an easy make ahead meal perfect for tacos, nachos and salads! Easily doubles for a crowd, too!


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
  • 1 can Rotel (mild or hot to your family’s taste)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter


Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with taco seasoning.
  3. Spread Rotel over the seasoned chicken breasts.
  4. Cut each tablespoon of butter into a few pieces and place on top of the chicken.
  5. Turn slow cooker on high and cook for 4-5 hours or until the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
  6. Allow shredded chicken to simmer in the cooking liquid until serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: main course
  • Method: slow cooker
  • Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 447
  • Sugar: 3.8 g
  • Sodium: 354.5 mg
  • Fat: 19.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 59 g
  • Cholesterol: 176.1 mg