Bowl of shredded chicken in red sauce.

Mexi Slow Cooker Chicken

10/31/2019|, , ,
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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.

A bowl of soup with chicken and peppers.
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Slow Cooker Mexi Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 to 6 servings

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

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