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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!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- This Mexican chicken recipe can be used so many different ways. You can make so many things with this recipe. It is perfect to put on tacos, a salad, in a burrito, enchilada, quesadilla, over nachos. So many possibilities.
- It only has 5 ingredients. Can it get much easier than that!
- The slow cooker makes it so easy. It’s the perfect recipe for a busy day. Put it in the crockpot and don’t worry about it!!
- Amazing flavor!
Meal Planning Tip from Leigh Anne
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 breasts. You could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Zesty Italian Dressing. I use the Kraft brand.
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Garlic
How to Make Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken
- Add chicken to bowl of crock pot.
- Sprinkle with chili powder cumin and garlic and stir.
- Pour dressing over chicken and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Shred tender chicken with two forks and cook on low for one additional hour to allow sauce to absorb into chicken.
- Put into serving dish
- Garnish with cilantro if desired (not included in 5 ingredients)
Serve this with:
- Corn tortillas
- Black Beans
- Lime Cilantro Rice
- Mexican Rice
- Roasted Corn Salad
- Mexican Caesar Salad
- Fresh Guacamole
- Dollop of Sour cream
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Can I Make this in the Instant Pot?
This recipe would work great in the Instant Pot. Follow the directions found here for Instant Pot Mexican Chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze Mexican Shredded Chicken?
Allow chicken to cool and then place in an airtight container or a zippered plastic freezer bag. You can keep it in the freezer for up to 4 months.
How long will leftovers last?
Stored in the fridge in an airtight container leftovers will last 2-3 days.
How many people does this serve?
This recipe should easily serve 6-10 people depending on how you are serving it and what sides you are serving with it.
If you are also serving it with beans, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortillas, etc. it will go farther.
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Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless,boneless
- 16 oz. Zesty Italian Dressing Kraft brand
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- 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
Tips & Notes:
If you are also serving it with beans, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortillas, etc. it will go farther.
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Jan Rhoades says
I love the look of your Mexican shredded chicken but I do have a question. I live Down Under (Australia) and seek clarification for the zesty Italian dressing. My experience of this is for a salad. Is what you use the same, ie salad dressing, or is it something completely different? Thanks in anticipation of your reply ????
Leigh Anne says
Jan, Here is a link to exactly what I used. It is what you use on salads – https://amzn.to/2KDCvbj
Beth says
Loved your recipe for mex shredded chicken. Keep’em comin.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Beth – so glad you enjoy them!
Amy says
I am anxious to try this. I only see 3 ingredients and no directions in the recipe. I’m wondering if there was a little glitch or if there is a problem on my end. Thanks!
Leigh Anne says
Sorry about that – it’s fixed! Thanks for the heads up.
Jenelle says
Hi sweet friend! I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but I can’t see the whole recipe. It cuts off after the cumin. This looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it.
Leigh Anne says
Janelle, The recipe is fixed now. Thanks and enjoy!
Lori says
Yes, bring back the weekly meal plan! 🙂 I find those to be SO helpful! Thanks for another great recipe here.