Em’s Mexican Shredded Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 16

Mexican-inspired shredded chicken with a hint of jalapeno and lager beer

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

256

Sugar

Fat

Em's Mexican shredded chicken is a versatile main dish inspired by Mexican flavors. The recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts, yellow onion, garlic, tomato and optional jalapeno for a spicy kick. The chicken is slow-cooked in lager beer, which adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish. Once the chicken is cooked, it can be shredded and used in a variety of ways, such as in tacos, burritos or over rice. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as part of a meal prep plan for the week ahead.

Instructions

1.	Place chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped tomato and minced jalapeno (if using) in a slow cooker.
2.	Pour lager beer over the top.
3.	Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
4.	Shred chicken with two forks and mix with the remaining liquid.
5.	Serve as desired, such as in tacos, burritos or over rice.

PROS

Em’s Mexican shredded chicken is an easy-to-make and flavorful main dish that can be used in a variety of ways as a meal.

The slow cooker method means that the chicken will be juicy, tender and flavorful.

The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

CONS

The recipe uses a slow cooker, which may not be accessible to everyone.

There is some prep work involved before placing the ingredients in the slow cooker.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and low in fat when compared to other meats.
Onions and garlic are both packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Tomatoes are high in vitamin C and are a natural source of lycopene, which may help lower the risk of certain types of cancer.

	3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
	1 small yellow onion , diced
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	1 tomatoes , chopped
	1 jalapeno , minced ( optional )
	8 ounces lager beer