Everyday Shredded Chicken Filling Recipe

Name: Everyday Shredded Chicken Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 onion, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1
Microwave onion, chili powder, oil, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, and cumin in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2
Stir tomato sauce and sugar into slow cooker.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to slow cooker, and coat evenly with sauce mixture.
4
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours on LOW.
5
Transfer chicken to a large bowl; let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces; cover to keep warm.
6
Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
7
Toss shredded chicken with 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist and flavorful.
8
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
*Filling can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month; if frozen, let filling thaw completely before using.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, minced, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, minced, and more.

Yes, Everyday Shredded Chicken Filling falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Everyday Shredded Chicken Filling

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