Mexican Shredded Chicken

This is a simple shredded chicken recipe. There's no need for taco seasoning packets, just make this recipe and you'll have yummy seasoned chicken ready for all of your Mexican/Tex-Mex recipes!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 cups salsa
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 2 cups water to cover
• ¼ medium yellow onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover. Add onion, salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; stir.

Step 2

Cook until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Remove chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.