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Slow-Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 21, 2022
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Make tonight taco night with only three ingredients! This big batch of Slow-Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is just what you need to treat hungry eaters to big flavor with minimal effort. Load up your slow cooker with a handful of simple ingredients, and you'll be greeted with flavorful Mexican seasoned chicken before you know it. Serve it with rice or inside taco shells with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.

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  • Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make a big difference. Coming home to a homecooked Mexican chicken dinner after a long day away can be one of those small victories that make everyone in the family feel better. Thanks to Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix and salsa, you need just 10 minutes in the morning to set up this dish, which will be ready to eat a few hours later. You can serve this slow-cooker shredded chicken with rice on the side, or stuff it inside taco shells with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Don’t have chicken thighs on hand? For this slow cooker Mexican chicken recipe, you can substitute for chicken breasts instead. Be aware that they may cook more quickly depending on their size, so make sure you check the meat for doneness at the minimum cooking time. Wish every night was Mexican night? Us too, which is why we have a bunch more Mexican-inspired recipes for you to make next. Learn how to make enchiladas, how to make a taco casserole and more by browsing all of our delicious Mexican recipes.

Slow-Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 4 hr 40 min
  • Ingredients 3
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (28 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 24 oz (or 3 cups) salsa
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, toss chicken with half of the taco seasoning mix to coat evenly.
  • Step 
    2
    Top chicken with salsa. Stir until well combined. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is very tender (at least 165°F).
  • Step 
    3
    Remove chicken from slow cooker to bowl. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker along with remaining taco seasoning mix. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Nutrition

230 Calories
7g Total Fat
30g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
1130mg
47%
Potassium
620mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
3g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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