Spicy Crock Pot Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and effortless Spicy Crock Pot Chicken recipe! Perfectly tender, shredded chicken is slow-cooked in a zesty blend of diced tomatoes with green chilies, aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, and a splash of freshly squeezed lime juice for a tangy finish. This versatile dish, made entirely in a crock pot, takes just 10 minutes to prep and is ideal for busy families or meal preppers. Add an optional kick of heat with diced jalapeño, and garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant touch. Serve it with rice, tortillas, or a crisp side salad, and let this crowd-pleasing recipe bring bold, satisfying flavors to your table. With keywords like "easy crock pot chicken," "spicy slow cooker recipes," and "shredded chicken ideas," this dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 14 oz Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece Jalapeño, diced (optional for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth over the chicken.
Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño (if using) on top.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir well to combine with the sauce.
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and mix thoroughly. Let the dish rest for an additional 5-10 minutes on the WARM setting.
Serve the Spicy Crock Pot Chicken hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro. Pair with rice, tortillas, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4309 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 224.2 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2867 mg | 61% | |
*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.
