Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Shredded Chicken
This slow cooker Tex-Mex shredded chicken~loaded with kickin’ Southwestern seasonings~makes some of the best chicken nachos, burritos or sliders you’ll ever eat!
My family never gets tired of this slow cooker Tex-Mex shredded chicken. It can be used so many ways. From nachos to burritos to enchiladas to sliders, this chicken is supremely versatile and can be made to feed a small family to a large crowd.
One of our favorite uses for this chicken is nachos. I like to use paper takeout bowls to make it fun and easy to clean up. We just layer nacho chips, Tex-Mex chicken, and shredded cheese, and then we top it off with this amazing Chuy’s inspired jalapeño ranch dip. I always make this dip to serve with this chicken; it is the perfect accompaniment.
We also enjoy making burrito bowls with this chicken. We pile the chicken atop rice and top with cheese, diced tomatoes, and black beans.
Another fun way to use this chicken is to make Tex-Mex sliders. I just put the chicken on slider buns and top with pepper-jack cheese and pour the Chuy’s dip on top.
You can make this chicken using fresh or frozen chicken (and frozen doesn’t have to be thawed beforehand). Leftovers are great for lunches the next day.
For a teen gathering, this chicken would be great served at a taco bar along with ground beef taco meat, cheeses, tomatoes, and all the fixings.
I’d love to hear from any of you who try this, so please feel free to leave comments. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be blessed, and stay savvy!
Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2581Total Fat 155gSaturated Fat 36gCholesterol 733mgSodium 3494mgCarbohydrates 23gSugar 18gProtein 238g
Hi Megan, I often use frozen cutlets or thin breasts, as they cook fine in the slow cooker. But if the pieces are thick or large, you might want to partially or fully thaw first. Hope this helps!!!
Can you use frozen chicken?