Mexican Shredded Chicken Recipes

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SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN



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This shredded Mexican chicken can be used for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and tostadas. It's super simple and is probably the closest to authentic Mexican shredded chicken that I have experienced over the years.

Provided by Gary Thompson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 quarts water as needed
6 each skinless, boneless chicken thighs, or more to taste
2 each skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Fill a 6- to 8-quart pot halfway with water.
  • Wash and rinse chicken thighs and breasts thoroughly and place into the pot with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Shred chicken in the pot with 2 forks so it can absorb some of the moisture. Simmer until stock has reduced, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix 1/4 cup water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir into the pot and cook until sauce is thick, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 904 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN



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This is a simple shredded chicken recipe. There's no need for taco seasoning packets, just make this recipe and you'll have yummy seasoned chicken ready for all of your Mexican/Tex-Mex recipes!

Provided by IceCreamCaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
water to cover
¼ medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cups salsa
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover. Add onion, salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; stir.
  • Cook until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2936.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN



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This slow cooker recipe is great for those busy weekdays. We like this shredded chicken in tacos but it could be used in a lot of different dishes. Kid-tested and approved! Freeze the leftovers for a quick meal later! Serve in tacos, taquitos, enchiladas, salad, chicken soup, or shredded chicken sandwiches!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth, tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, vinegar, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper together for sauce in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken in a 3-quart slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 5 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken and turn the slow cooker to Warm.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Heat for 10 minutes to allow juices to soak into the shredded chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1974.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Shredded Mexican Chicken that can be used to make tacos, burritos, or any other combination of tortilla, beans, meat, and rice you can come up with. This recipe may be too spicy for some and can be made without the heat by leaving out the Chipotle Peppers.

Provided by kellie.runge

Categories     Mexican

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 boneless chicken breasts or 4 -5 skinless chicken breasts
chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
14 1/2 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 yellow onion, Sliced
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • In a large crockpot place chicken and fill with chicken broth until chicken breasts are submerged.
  • Then place the rest of the ingredients in and mix.
  • Cook on high for 3.5-4 hours.
  • Pull out chicken breasts and shred.
  • Turn crockpot to warm and return chicken to simmer in juices for 30 minutes. Serve to your liking. Suggestions: Taco or Burrito.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47.7, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.3

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