Shredded Tomato Chicken Recipe

Name: Shredded Tomato Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 24oz can of tomatoes (diced or whole) (Muir Glen canned roasted tomatoes cost a little more, but add more flavor than regular canned tomatoes); 2-4 cloves of garlic, depending on garlic preference; 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, herbes de Provence, parsley, or cumin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Optional (highly recommended) add-ins:; 1-2 teaspoon(s) chipotle or other mildly spicy chili powder; 1 teaspoon hot red chili flakes; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts
1 24oz can of tomatoes (diced or whole) (Muir Glen canned roasted tomatoes cost a little more, but add more flavor than regular canned tomatoes)
2-4 cloves of garlic, depending on garlic preference
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, herbes de Provence, parsley, or cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional (highly recommended) add-ins:
1-2 teaspoon(s) chipotle or other mildly spicy chili powder
1 teaspoon hot red chili flakes
1 bay leaf

1
Pour olive oil in bottom of slow cooker. Place rinsed chicken breasts flat on bottom of the pan. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on top of chicken. Open can of tomatoes and pour over chicken. If chicken is not fully covered by liquid, add water or chicken broth until the chicken is completely covered with liquid. Place a few of the tomatoes on top of the chicken.
2
Smash garlic cloves with a knife or your fist and place in pot. Add any of the optional ingredients.
3
Turn on slow cooker to low setting, place lid on, and leave for 6-9 hours. Thirty minutes to an hour before you plan on eating, take the lid off and gently shred chicken with a pair of tongs or a knife. It should come apart easily; if it doesn't, you haven't let it cook long enough.
4
Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a burrito, over rice, or on a thick French roll. The next day, the options are endless: add to a soup (even Top Ramen), heat with a can of chili, or serve over salad.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, 1 24oz can of tomatoes (diced or whole) (Muir Glen canned roasted tomatoes cost a little more, but add more flavor than regular canned tomatoes), 2-4 cloves of garlic, depending on garlic preference, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, herbes de Provence, parsley, or cumin, and more.

Yes, Shredded Tomato 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 Tomato Chicken

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