Slow Cooker Healthy Shredded Mexican Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Slow cooker time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
In search of an easy dinner recipe? Or a healthy chicken recipe? Then look no further! This slow cooker healthy Mexican chicken dish has minimal real food ingredients that are likely in your pantry (aside from the chicken). It's a freezer-friendly recipe that allows you to cook once, and enjoy twice (or more!) Enjoy this shredded chicken on a salad, tucked in a tortilla, atop a sweet potato or on nachos.
Course:
Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
Chicken, crock pot, Mexican, slow cooker
Servings: 8
Calories: 177 kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 pounds chicken thighs (organic if possible)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp oregano
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 jalepeno, seeds removed and sliced (optional)
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set to cook for 8 hours. When finished cooking, shred with a fork (mine falls right to pieces). Mix together with broth and let cool before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Healthy Shredded Mexican Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 134mg45%
Sodium 423mg18%
Potassium 383mg11%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.