Slow-Cooked Shredded Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken slow-cooked with spices and tomatoes, served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices

05 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

11 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
12 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
13 - 1 tbsp lime juice

→ To Serve

14 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas

# Instructions:

01 - Place chicken thighs or drumsticks in the base of the crock-pot.
02 - Scatter finely chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
03 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper; sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken and aromatics.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, and chicken broth over the chicken and spices.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
06 - Remove chicken from the crock-pot, discard bones, and shred the meat using two forks.
07 - Return shredded chicken to the crock-pot; stir to combine with sauce, then mix in lime juice.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
09 - Fill warmed tortillas with shredded chicken and serve with preferred toppings immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in the crock-pot
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget
02 -
  • This recipe contains gluten if flour tortillas are used but is gluten-free with corn tortillas
  • Always check packaged ingredients to avoid potential allergens
03 -
  • Shredded chicken freezes well for future meals
  • Serve leftovers in quesadillas or burrito bowls for variety
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