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Mexican Shredded Chicken

The easiest food prep around! Mexican Shredded Chicken requires just a few ingredients and minimal effort, and you'll be able to make quick, healthy meals with it throughout the week.
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 15-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, with juices
  • 4-ounce can green chilis
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (if you want it spicy)

Instructions

SLOW COOKER

  • Place all ingredients in, mix, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred chicken in juices.

INSTANT POT

  • Place all ingredients in, mix, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Manual release for 5 minutes, then quick release any leftover pressure. Shred chicken in juices.

Notes

Click here to determine your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe (if you are logged in to your WW app, it should calculate for you automatically). Serving size is 1/3 cup.
WW Green SmartPoints: 2 for 1/3 cup
WW Blue and Purple SmartPoints: 0 for 1/3 cup

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g