Mexi Slow Cooker Chicken
It's fall which means cooler weather, busier schedules and the perfect occasion for some slow cooker meals! Shan and I are big fans of the slow cooker because they're easy and you can have a meal ready for the family without much effort.
This recipe fits that category for sure. Take 2 big ol' chicken breasts and add them to a slow cooker mixed with some traditional Mexican spices like cumin and chili powder. But, we're also mixing in ranch seasoning and Italian dressing which gives the chicken a tangy flavor.
The best part? There are a lot of serving possibilities to transform this dish.
Servings Ideas
- Eat as a chili topped with sour cream, cheese, green onions, etc.
- Use as a taco meat
- Wrap in a burrito or use as chimichanga meat
- Drain off the juice and add to a cheese quesadilla
- Add chicken broth to desired consistency and serve as a chicken soup
So there you have it, some ideas to get your thinker going and making the menu a little bit easier during a busy week.
Slow Cooker Mexi Chicken - Cowboy Kent Rollins
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups Italian dressing
- 1 .6 to 1 ounce packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
-
3
cloves
garlic
minced
-
1
green bell pepper
chopped
- 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 2 medium to large chicken breasts
-
shredded cheese, sour cream, onions, etc.
for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add the Italian dressing, ranch, chili powder, cumin, garlic, bell pepper and green chiles to a slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
Add the chicken breasts and cook on low about 3 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- With 2 forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Stir the chicken and cover.
- Turn the slow cooker to warm and leave for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Notes
Serving Ideas
- Eat as a chili topped with sour cream, cheese, green onions, etc.
- Use as a taco meat
- Wrap in a burrito or use as chimichanga meat
- Drain off the juice and add to a cheese quesadilla
- Add chicken broth to desired consistency and serve as a chicken soup