Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is one of the most flavorful and effortless meal prep recipes out there. Made with juicy chicken breast, chunky salsa, cilantro lime dressing, and a bold blend of spices, it delivers incredible taste with minimal effort. Just mix everything together in a crockpot and let the magic happen—after a few hours you’re rewarded with tender, shredded chicken packed with zesty Mexican flavor. Each serving has only 181 calories and an impressive 29g of protein, making it a perfect fit for clean eating, high-protein meal prep, or quick family dinners. Enjoy it in tacos, over rice, in bowls, or on its own!

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 8 meal prep servings

Calories: 196 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 ½ pound - skinless boneless chicken breast
16 ounce - chunky salsa
⅓ cup - cilantro lime dressing
½ cup - chicken broth
½ teaspoon - chili powder
½ teaspoon - cumin
1 teaspoon - smoked paprika
1 teaspoon - onion powder
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Pepper

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Add salsa, cilantro lime dressing, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir everything to combine evenly.
Cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred chicken directly in the pot using two forks and stir to coat in the sauce.
Serve in bowls, tacos, over rice, or store in containers for meal prep.