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    Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

    Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken cooked low and slow for 4 hours with green chilies, salsa, and Mexican spices. Perfect for burritos, salads and tacos!
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
    • 1/2 cup salsa
    • 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies
    • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
    • 1-2 chipotle peppers, depending on how spicy you would like it
    • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • cilantro for serving, if desired

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the salt, pepper and cilantro. Stir to combine.
    • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily. (You can shred the chicken in the slow cooker or take it out and shred on a cutting board and add it back to the slow cooker)
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately with cilantro if desired.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.9mg