MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN

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Shredded Mexican Chicken that can be used to make tacos, burritos, or any other combination of tortilla, beans, meat, and rice you can come up with. This recipe may be too spicy for some and can be made without the heat by leaving out the Chipotle Peppers.

Provided by kellie.runge

Categories     Mexican

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 boneless chicken breasts or 4 -5 skinless chicken breasts
chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
14 1/2 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 yellow onion, Sliced
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • In a large crockpot place chicken and fill with chicken broth until chicken breasts are submerged.
  • Then place the rest of the ingredients in and mix.
  • Cook on high for 3.5-4 hours.
  • Pull out chicken breasts and shred.
  • Turn crockpot to warm and return chicken to simmer in juices for 30 minutes. Serve to your liking. Suggestions: Taco or Burrito.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47.7, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.3

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