2 Ingredient Mexican Shredded Chicken

This is such an easy recipe and only requires two ingredients. Grab your crockpot and start the week off with some simple meal planning. You can use the chicken to prepare burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more. Add in my black bean recipe to round out a delicious meal. Give it a try and let’s get cooking!

2 Ingredient Mexican Shredded Chicken

Need an easy and quick meal idea? Then whip up this two ingredient Mexican shredded chicken. You can use it to make burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or top it on salad. It's fast and so delicious. Pair this with my black bean recipe and you have some great staples for the week. Give it a try and let's get cooking!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

• 1 crockpot

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 lbs chicken breasts about 4 large breasts
• ▢ 12-16 ounces salsa choose your favorite salsa

Instructions

 

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  Wash the chicken and place in your crockpot.
  2 lbs chicken breasts
  
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  Top with our favorite salsa. I use a roasted tomatillo salsa verde, but any salsa will work for this recipe.
  12-16 ounces salsa
  
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  Set your crock pot to low and cook for 6 hours. You can turn to warm after 6 hours until you are ready to serve. When ready, the chicken will easily shred and pull apart by using two forks.
  
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  Serve in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or whatever you prefer. Enjoy!
  

Notes

The nutritional data is a guideline. Please reference your salsa to determine the exact nutrtional data. 

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 49gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 821mgPotassium: 1.059mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg