Mexican Shredded Chicken {only five ingredients}

Mexican Shredded Chicken is about as easy as it gets for a quick dinner idea.  It only has 5 ingredients and you cook it in the crock pot!

For more family friend recipe ideas try Hawaiian Haystack, Mexican Haystacks and Pork Carnitas.

Meal Planning Ideas

I’ve been thinking about meal planning lately.  It may be all the back to school posts and school shopping stories I’m seeing on Instagram that is getting me in the mood. When I had kids at home, back to school time always put me in the mood for more organization and structure in my life.  I love summer and the lack of structure but I always crave me some structure come school time.

Even though I no longer have kids at home, meal planning is something that I need to get back to.  It’s so easy to get out of the routine of meal planning with the craziness of summer and vacations.

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Crock Pot Recipes

When I put my meal plan together I always plan at least one crock pot meal each week.  I usually schedule it for my busiest and craziest day.  The day when the kids have after school rehearsals, practices and lessons.  Being able to put dinner in the crock pot earlier in the day and have it ready when we finally walk in the door is the best.

Mexican Shredded Chicken Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts. I use boneless, skinless chicken breats.
• Zesty Italian Dressing. I use the Kraft brand.
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Garlic, minced

How to Make Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

• Add chicken to crock pot.
• Sprinkle with chili powder cumin and garlic
• Pour dressing over chicken and cook on low for 4 hours.
• Shred chicken and cook on low for one additional hour to allow juices to absorb into chicken

What to Serve Mexican Chicken With

• Corn tortillas
• Black Beans
• Lime Cilantro Rice
• Mexican Rice
• Roasted Corn Salad
• Mexican Caesar Salad

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Mexican Shredded Chicken Recipe