Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipe brings bold, savory flavors with a blend of spices and tender chicken, making it ideal for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. A simple, hands-off meal that's perfect for busy days, just set it and forget it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can black beans (optional)
- 1 can corn kernels (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add salsa, taco seasoning, and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with forks and stir to combine with juices.
- (Optional) Add black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas, over rice, or as desired. Garnish with lime juice and cilantro.
Notes
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the heat level by using mild, medium, or hot salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
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