Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken in a slow cooker, mixed with a red sauce and garnished with chopped herbs. A wooden spoon holds up some of the chicken.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

This easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is tender, juicy and incredibly flavorful. It's sure to become your new favorite for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, and so much more.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword crock pot shredded chicken, slow cooker shredded chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 small onion diced
3-5 garlic cloves minced
15 ounce salsa of choice I used fire roasted red salsa
1 lime juiced
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Next, layer the onions and garlic on top.
1 small onion, 3-5 garlic cloves
Pour the salsa over everything.
15 ounce salsa of choice
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and transfer to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then return it back to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and garnish with
1 lime, Fresh cilantro

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
To freeze for later, place cooled chicken in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

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