This recipe is a combination of several different Mexican shredded chicken recipes I've tried over the years. Delicious in burritos, tacos, and enchiladas--put it in the slow cooker and forget about it! Spicy, bold, flavorful!
Provided by j00ly
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Slow Cooker Main Dishes Chicken
Time 7h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine tomato sauce, salsa, garlic, salt, chili powder, hot sauce, lime juice, cayenne, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, and bay leaves in a slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Layer chicken breasts on top, ensuring they are coated in sauce on both sides.
- Cook on High until chicken is fork tender and no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred into tiny pieces with 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Heat on Low or Warm for 2 more hours.
- Strain any excess liquid before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
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Faiza Razi
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect blend of spicy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Fatima Musa
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Elizabeth Joseph
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.
Dua
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and just the right amount of heat. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with the whole family.
BaGhii Chokroo
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect blend of spicy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Howard Hollister
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Sabina Bista
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.
Anwaar Shah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with the whole family.
Izhar ulhaq
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashraful Adil
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect blend of spicy and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and easy meal.