Shredded Mexican Chicken in the crockpot is a gluten-free, healthy meal to serve to your family. It is simple to make and delicious. Not only is this perfect on rice, but also it works well on corn tortillas, as a burrito bowl, or on a salad. So, anything Mexican-inspired.
This can easily be a make-ahead meal and put in the freezer to eat at a later time. Or you can assemble the ingredients and put them right in the crockpot for a meal the same night. This takes 4-6 hours to cook in the crockpot. Quick and easy!
How to Make Shredded Chicken
When making shredded Mexican Chicken in the crockpot add chicken breasts to the bottom of the crockpot or slow cooker. Then add chicken stock next. Followed by, spices, onions, tomatoes, salsa, and jalapeños. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. When finished cooking, the chicken will shred easily in the crockpot. Then add greek yogurt and mix well. Serve and enjoy!
My family enjoys this meal. It serves 6-8 people and we usually have plenty leftover. I will make this often when we have guests because I can serve it in so many different ways. Makes perfect leftovers to have for lunch the next day, so easy to reheat, and still is delicious.
I hope you LOVE this recipe! It’s easy to make, comforting, versatile, and incredibly nourishing.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and follow me on Pinterest! Enjoy!
Danelle
Shredded Mexican Chicken in the Crockpot
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Onion
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1 Diced Jalapeno
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
Add When Finished Cooking
- 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- Cilantro
Instructions
- 1. Chop onion and jalapeno.2. Place chicken and chicken broth in the crockpot.3. Add onion, diced tomatoes, salsa, diced jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.4. Cook on low 4-6 hours.5. Mix in plain greek yogurt and shred chicken.6. Garnish with cilantro and serve on rice or cauliflower rice. Or your choice of Mexican dish.
That really looks delicious! I’m going to have to make that for sure.
Thank you! My family LOVES it! You will have to let me know when you try it.
This looks so delicious, I love that it is gluten-free. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Thank you for your comment! I hope you will try this recipe.
I love using my crock pot and am always looking for fun new recipes to try. This sounds amazing and I am looking forward to making it soon!
Thank you for your comment! Let me know if you try it and how you like it.
Yummm! I love easy crockpot and instant pot recipes, looks especially healthy as well. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment! Yes, this is SO easy and healthy as well.
Oh my that recipe looks and sounds delicious. Hubby is doing a crockpot meal as we speak, I’ll be sure to show him this one.
Thanks so much for your comment! I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Will be trying this. Love Mexican. Love slow cookers/crock pots and love to eat. Thank you.
Thank you Jean for your comment! Let me know how you like it when you try it!