Crock Pot Shredded Chipotle Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Crock Pot Shredded Chipotle Chicken! This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced tomatoes, and a fragrant medley of spices like cumin and oregano. The result? A bold, flavor-packed dish perfectly balanced with a splash of fresh lime juice and optional cilantro for a zesty finish. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and effortlessly cooked in your crock pot, this versatile shredded chicken is perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and more. Whether you're meal-prepping or feeding a crowd, this slow-cooked chipotle chicken is a game-changer for flavor-packed, fuss-free meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers and garlic cloves, and add them to the crock pot along with the adobo sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken broth.
Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the chicken and sauce mixture.
Stir gently to ensure the chicken is coated evenly with the sauce and spices.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the crock pot and stir to combine.
Stir in the fresh lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve warm in tacos, over rice, or as a filling for burritos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 4679 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 291.3 g | 583% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3680 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
