Name: Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-471130H20M37S
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Cuisine: Keto / Low Carb
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken; 1 cup salsa; 2 tsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp sea salt

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

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A Mexican shredded chicken that you can set and forget in the crockpot.

Author: Nissa
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5-6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours, 5 mins
Yield: Recipe Serves 6 1x
Category: Keto Dinner Recipe
Method: Crockpot
Cuisine: Keto / Low Carb
Diet: Diabetic

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken
1 cup salsa
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Pat both sides of chicken with a paper towel
Add the chicken into the crockpot
Spread minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Mix the salsa and spices together. Layer on top of the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Can cook on high for 3-4 hours
Turn off the heat. You may need to drain excess liquid. Then pour lime juice on top of the chicken.
Shred chicken with two forks or use a hand mixer

Notes

Use chicken that’s fully thawed so the recipe doesn’t get watery.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Recipe Serves 6
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 493.5
Fat: 6.9
Saturated Fat: 1.9
Carbohydrates: 4.1
Fiber: 1
Protein: 47.5
Cholesterol: 128.5

Keywords: Crockpot Shredded Mexican Chicken, Low Carb Shredded Chicken Recipe, Keto Shredded Chicken Recipe

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