Crock Pot Mexican Chicken
A flavorful and easy crock pot Mexican chicken recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with classic Mexican spices and salsa for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa (medium or hot, based on preference)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
In a small bowl, combine the salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix the spices into the salsa.
Pour the salsa and spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the chicken and stir gently to combine.
Serve the crock pot Mexican chicken warm with tortillas, rice, or your favorite Mexican sides.