Description
A simple and flavorful Mexican Pulled Chicken recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, and more. This slow cooker dish uses pantry staples for a tender, shredded chicken bursting with lime and cumin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green chilies over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix together cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth and lime juice into the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
- Serve this delicious Mexican Pulled Chicken as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier pulled chicken, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño.
- Adjust the lime juice to your preference.
- This Mexican shredded chicken can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg