SLOW COOKER SPICY SHREDDED CHICKEN

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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

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chunky salsa
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
4 pounds frozen chicken breasts

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

Faiza Razi
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.