Best Mexican Chicken Crock Pot Core Recipes
CROCKPOT MEXICAN CHICKEN
An easy, healthy recipe to make the best crockpot Mexican chicken. See the blog post for 10 ways to use it to make fast, wholesome meals any night of the week!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lightly coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Once hot and shimmering, add the chicken. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes each, just until brown (the chicken does not need to be cooked through). Do not disturb the chicken while each side sears. Transfer to the prepared slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour in the tomatoes including their juices. Scatter the chipotle peppers over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 1 to 2 ½ hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. The cooking time will vary based on your slow cooker and the size of your chicken breasts. Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks, either on the cutting board or return it to the slow cooker and shred it directly in the slow cooker with two forks (or for even faster shredding) a hand mixer.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker (if needed) and stir in with the cooking liquid. Add in the optional beans and Mexican corn (if using). Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavor and cooking juices. Taste and season with additional salt as desired. Serve the chicken hot, on top of brown rice, inside enchiladas, for quesadillas or tacos, or any way you like.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 11); about 1/2 cup, Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
CROCK POT MEXICAN CHICKEN
The one great thing about this recipe is that you can use FROZEN chicken breasts. The chicken turns out so moist and tender it cuts like butter. I shred this and serve it over white rice. A great blend of ingredients cook into a savory, saucy chicken.
Provided by The Kissing Cook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and submerge frozen chicken breasts into mixture. Place Crock Pot on High and cook for 5 hours. Take chicken out and shred. Place back into Crock Pot and turn the Crock Pot off. The flavors will adhere to the chicken and make this moist and tender.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 635.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 7.6, Protein 33.9
9 TO 5 MEXICAN CROCK POT CHICKEN
I clipped this recipe out of my local paper years ago, and whenever I'll be out most of the day, and want to serve something tasty yet easy to make for dinner, this is what I make!
Provided by quality one
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 8h15m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place skinless chicken thighs in crock pot.
- In separate bowl, mix tomato paste, enchilada sauce mix powder, and water together.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Cook on Low for approximately 8 hours.
- Turn control to High and stir in cheese.
- If sauce is too thick, stir in a little hot water.
- Serve in a shallow casserole dish, garnished with sliced black olives, green onion, and sour cream, if desired.
- For a complete meal, you might serve it on a bed of shredded lettuce, with salsa, and rice on the side.
- Also, makes great burritos served in warm tortillas!
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