Spicy Chicken in Crock Pot
Turn up the heat with this bold and flavorful Spicy Chicken in the Crock Pot! This effortless recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with a zesty, homemade sauce bursting with layers of spice from sriracha, smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper. The recipe is perfectly balanced with hints of garlic and onion, creating a dish that’s vibrant and versatile. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples, this easy crock pot chicken is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it shredded over rice, tucked into tortillas, or piled on sandwich rolls for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal. Don’t forget the fresh cilantro for a pop of color and added freshness! Keywords: spicy chicken crock pot recipe, slow cooker chicken, shredded chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, chopped onion, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set to cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, depending on your available time.
After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot, mixing it with the sauce to absorb more flavor.
Serve the spicy shredded chicken over rice, with tortillas, or in sandwich rolls. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 4231 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 287.7 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2752 mg | 59% | |
*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.
