Description

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is an easy, hands‑free recipe that delivers juicy, tender chicken perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and quick meals. By simmering chicken breasts in grape juice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, the slow cooker creates a rich, aromatic broth that infuses every shred. The result is melt‑in‑your‑mouth chicken that falls apart effortlessly, ready to be topped with fresh cilantro and lime for a fresh, flavorful finish

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup grape juice
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Pour grape juice over chicken, add diced tomatoes.
Sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Shred chicken with forks and stir into juices.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

For a milder flavor reduce chili powder. Add a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky twist. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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