Slow Cooker Spicy Shredded Chicken



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Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
7 hrs

Total Time:
7 hrs 5 mins

Servings:
16

Yield:
16 servings


Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) cantomato sauce
  • 1cupchunky salsa
  • 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 1tablespoonsalt
  • 1tablespoonchili powder
  • 1tablespoonhot pepper sauce
  • 1tablespoonlime juice
  • 1teaspooncayenne pepper
  • ½teaspoondried oregano
  • ½teaspoonground coriander
  • ¼teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 2bay leaves
  • 4poundsfrozen chicken breasts

  • Directions

    Combine tomato sauce, salsa, garlic, salt, chili powder, hot sauce, lime juice, cayenne, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, and bay leaves in a slow cooker; stir to combine.

    Layer chicken breasts on top, ensuring they are coated in sauce on both sides.

    Cook on High until chicken is fork tender and no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours.

    Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred into tiny pieces with 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Heat on Low or Warm for 2 more hours.

    Strain any excess liquid before serving. Serve hot.



    Cook's Note:

    For a less spicy dish, omit the hot pepper sauce, use a mild salsa, and reduce the chili powder to 1 teaspoon.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    136 Calories
    3g Fat
    2g Carbs
    24g Protein

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