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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken.

Jul 4, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 14 Comments

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This slow cooker Mexican chicken is a delicious and easy dinner idea. It's just right over tortilla chips or rice and beans. #ad

Slow cooker Mexican chicken is the perfect family friendly recipe for a busy night! This chicken is fall-apart tender, juicy, and the perfect base for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

mexican chicken with cilantro and peppers

During busy weeks, it can be so hard to get dinner on the table. And if you’re dealing with food allergies, that makes things even more difficult.

When you have multiple food allergies, making dinner can take more time and sometimes more money than regular recipes.

Thankfully, this slow cooker Mexican chicken is easy to make, and very budget friendly. This is a great meal for families – it’s mild enough for picky eaters, and more adventurous palates can spice things up with some hot sauce or some easy homemade salsa.

easy slow cooker Mexican chicken

This slow cooker Mexican chicken is just right for busy days. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and a few hours later you’ll have a hot dinner waiting for you! We love this chicken over tortilla chips with chopped red pepper, cilantro, and green onions.

This slow cooker shredded chicken is:

  • a delicious filling for tacos or burritos
  • gluten free, dairy free, and allergy friendly
  • kid friendly
  • easy to throw together in the morning before work

For another easy weeknight meal, try these barbecue chicken quesadillas.

Serve this Mexican chicken with:

  • homemade green salsa
  • the best guacamole
  • tortilla chips
  • refried beans
  • roasted potatoes

shredded chicken in crockpot

The slow cooker can be such a huge help – we use it all the time! Another one of our favorite recipes is the vegan lentil curry in the video below:

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This slow cooker Mexican chicken is a delicious and easy dinner idea. It's just right over tortilla chips or rice and beans. #ad
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken.

A tasty chicken recipe perfect for busy days, this slow cooker Mexican chicken is just right over tortillas or rice!

Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Keyword easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 165 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup red onion sliced
  • â…” cup salsa verde
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 cup corn kernels canned or frozen
  • ½ cup water

For serving:

  • tortilla chips
  • rice
  • chopped red bell pepper
  • green onions
  • fresh cilantro
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, red onion, salsa verde, cumin, water, and corn in a slow cooker.
  2. Cook the chicken for 4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low.
  3. When the chicken is cooked through, shred it with two forks.
  4. Serve over tortilla chips or rice, and top with desired toppings.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts are for Mexican chicken only.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator - they should stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken.
Amount per Serving
Calories
165
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Cholesterol
 
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
364
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
517
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
205
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
2.7
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in July 2016. It has been updated.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Sarah

    July 11, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I wonder if this would work with jackfruit instead of chicken for a vegan alternative?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 12, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      I’m not sure, I have never tried that!

      Reply
  2. Lauren

    July 11, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Love slow cooker meals! Even in the summer since it’s so hands off and doesn’t heat up the kitchen, a must in a 80+ year old house with a stubborn AC ;)

    Reply
  3. Amanda

    July 11, 2016 at 8:55 am

    So not only am I wishing I had Click List here, but I’m also craving chicken nachos!

    Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    July 11, 2016 at 7:28 am

    What a pretty dish, Kelly! I love using my slow cooker, especially in the summer. These flavors sound incredible!

    Reply
  5. Alexa

    July 09, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I am a Kroger shopper, too so will keep an eye out for Clicklist here. I am right with you on watermelon popsicles for dinner. Summer just gets busier than you think it will be and meal planning goes by the wayside. Must start meal planning again :)

    Reply
  6. Megan

    July 09, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    That looks fresh and delicious

    Reply
  7. Megan

    July 09, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    That looks fresh and filling!

    Reply
  8. Alisa Fleming

    July 09, 2016 at 11:49 am

    That sounds like a super cool service. And paired with a meal like this, dinner really is a breeze!

    Reply
  9. Elle @ Only Taste Matters

    July 08, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    5 stars
    Im’ in love with slow cooker recipes and this one looks like a winner! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Cricket Plunkett

    July 08, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    This sounds like such a refreshing dinner, love it!

    Reply
  11. Mandi

    July 08, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    These look DELICIOUS and they make me crave a margarita haha

    Reply
  12. Nutrimom

    July 08, 2016 at 11:53 am

    This looks SOOOO good! Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
  13. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    July 08, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Anytime I can make slow cooker chicken I do! Mexican flavors always come out the best ;)

    Reply

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