Recipe Highlights
Occasionally you have time to make a well planned elaborate meal, but most days I’m guessing you need something that takes minimal time to prepare so that you can actually get dinner on the table.
I love this Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken because it uses ingredients that I already have on hand and is a meal that my whole family loves.
This Mexican Chicken recipe uses my amazing homemade taco seasoning which gives it tons of flavor and fire-roasted tomatoes for that smoky flavor touch. Let this cook in your slow cooker all day and come home to a dinner that will most certainly be a win.
Ingredient Notes
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Feel free to swap out the fire-roasted tomatoes for regular or even crushed tomatoes if you don’t care for the larger chunks
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I highly recommend using my homemade taco seasoning for best results, but you can swap it out for packaged in a pinch
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If you love really spicy meals, swap out the green chilis for a few chopped jalapeños (canned will be spicer than fresh)
Preparation Notes
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I love this meal because everything just gets tossed in the slow cooker, no special steps required.
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When it’s done cooking, pull the chicken out and place in a bowl to shred using forks (or a hand mixer)
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Add back to juices in slow cooker and let set 15 minutes to let everything soak up and thicken up before serving
Equipment Notes
- Any basic slow cooker will work, 4 quart or larger
Recipe Notes
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While the internal temperature for fully cooked chicken is 165 degrees F you will want to cook chicken for shredding slightly longer
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If you try to shred your chicken and it’s tough, simply add it back for another 30-60 minutes on high
How To Prep Ahead
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Add all ingredients to a freezer safe container or zipper bag
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Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months
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Thaw before cooking
How To Store Leftovers
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Let cool completely then store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days
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Freeze leftovers in air tight containers or bags for up to 3 months
Related Recipes
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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken (for a plain option)
How To Make In The Instant Pot
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Place all ingredients in pressure cooker
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Set to high pressure for 10 minutes
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Allow 10 minute natural pressure release then quick release remaining
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Shred chicken before serving
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 4 oz can diced green chilis
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
- Remove and shred chicken, return to slow cooker
- Let set 15 minutes to thicken before serving
Notes
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Internal temperature for fully cooked chicken is 165 degrees F. Cook chicken for shredding slightly longer
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If you try to shred your chicken and it’s tough, simply add it back for another 30-60 minutes on high
- Prep ahead: add all ingredients to freezer-safe container / zipper bag, store in fridge up to 3 days / freezer up to 3 month and thaw before cooking
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For leftovers, let cool completely, store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days
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Freeze leftovers in air tight containers or bags for up to 3 months
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