Shredded Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Shredded Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 lime, cut in half; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups chicken broth (canned is fine); 2 jalapeno peppers; 1 onion, quartered; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup salsa; 2 teaspoons cumin

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lime, cut in half
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
3 cups chicken broth (canned is fine)
2 jalapeno peppers
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup salsa
2 teaspoons cumin

1
Remove remaining fat and skin from chicken.
2
Rub lime halves all over chicken and allow to sit to impart flavor.
3
In a large pot, bring next 6 ingredients to a boil.
4
Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20 minutes, depending on size).
5
Meanwhile, mix salsa, cumin and chili powder in a large bowl.
6
Drain chicken until it is cool enough to handle.
7
Add chicken to salsa mixture and shred chicken with two forks, stirring to distribute salsa and seasoning.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 lime, cut in half, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Shredded Mexican Chicken 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.

Shredded Mexican Chicken

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