Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Easy shredded chicken with salsa and seasoning. Ideal for tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and meal prep.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups salsa
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1 packet taco seasoning or 1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning
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1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
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Juice from 1 lime
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
# Steps to Follow:
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Stir together salsa and taco seasoning directly in the base of a slow cooker.
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Place the chicken breasts over the salsa mixture in an even layer.
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Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Remove the chicken from the cooker and shred with two forks until finely pulled.
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Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro, and mix until well combined.
# Extra Tips:
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Cooking on low yields juicier chicken. A slow cooker that automatically switches to warm can make meal prep more convenient.