Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Chicken

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Slow cooker Mexican pulled chicken uses super easy preparation to create extremely tender and juicy results much like you might find at authentic Mexican restaurants everywhere. This foolproof method transforms ordinary chicken into restaurant-quality pulled chicken through patient slow cooking and proper seasoning. The restaurant comparison reflects superior quality while the super easy approach makes authentic Mexican flavors accessible for home cooks wanting professional results.

Slow cooker mexican pulled chicken

This super easy recipe creates an extremely tender and juicy pulled chicken. Much like you might find at a Mexican restaurant with peppers and onions. As an addition, I have created this recipe to include corn and black beans. This is great as a taco and enchilada filler, or to be served over rice. This makes quite a bit, so you can try it different ways for variety! A great Friday night recipe to last the weekend! You can serve this topped with lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (5 ounce) frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen corn

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 large green bell pepper, julienned

  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Place ingredients in the slow cooker in the following order: chicken, taco seasoning, black beans, salsa, corn, onion, bell pepper, and water.

  2. Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 6 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  3. Shred chicken with 2 forks.

Cook’s Notes:

Canned corn would work as well, just drain and rinse.

You can continue to cook on Low or Warm for a few hours after shredding, or until ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
5g Fat
52g Carbs
41g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 1673mg73%
Total Carbohydrate 52g19%
Dietary Fiber 12g44%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 41g81%
Vitamin C 45mg50%
Calcium 97mg7%
Iron 4mg23%
Potassium 1194mg25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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