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Slow Cooker / Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

June 06, 2016

This slow cooker Mexican chicken is perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, etc. It’s so easy to prep and let cook you will make this all the time.

2 pounds chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup salsa (homemade or store bought)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 4 oz. can mild green chilies
1 14.5 oz. can diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dry oregano
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (decrease or omit for less spicy)
1 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped

Rub chicken breasts with oil and place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine seasonings. Cook on high for 2-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is...
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Nutritions

Calories
73

Sodium
957mg
39% DV

Fat
2g
4% DV

Protein
0.9g
1% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 0.48g 2%

Polysaturated Fat 0.51g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 1g 11%

Cholesterol 0.55mg 0%

Sodium 957mg 39%

Potassium 172mg 4%

Protein 0.9g 1%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 6%

Sugar 8g 17%

Vitamin A 692IU 13%

Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C 19mg 31%

Calcium 28mg 2%

Iron 0.7mg 3%

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

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1 T canola oil
1/2 c finely diced onion
1/2 c finely diced celery
1/2 c finely diced carrots
1 clove minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 t minced fresh thyme
2 t minced fresh rosemary
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2 T chopped fresh parsley
1 T fresh lemon juice

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Nutritions

Calories
7467

Sodium
8299mg
345% DV

Fat
81g
125% DV

Protein
269g
538% DV

Carbs
1348g
458% DV

Fiber
59g
238% DV

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% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 22g 113%

Polysaturated Fat 19g 119%

Monosaturated Fat 39g 246%

Cholesterol 288mg 96%

Sodium 8299mg 345%

Potassium 6717mg 191%

Protein 269g 538%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 59g 238%

Sugar 62g 125%

Vitamin A 3979IU 79%

Vitamin B6 8mg 409%

Vitamin C 89mg 148%

Calcium 615mg 61%

Iron 77mg 431%

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2 1/2 cups milk (2%)
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Nutritions

Calories
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Sodium
605mg
25% DV

Fat
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46% DV

Protein
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41% DV

Carbs
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13% DV

Fiber
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18% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 19g 98%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 13%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 54%

Cholesterol 98mg 32%

Sodium 605mg 25%

Potassium 387mg 11%

Protein 20g 41%

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Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 18%

Sugar 10g 21%

Vitamin A 1561IU 31%

Vitamin B6 0.32mg 16%

Vitamin C 6mg 11%

Calcium 544mg 54%

Iron 1mg 9%

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