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SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN

SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN




(Makes 6 servings)
Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • sliced jalapeño peppers
  • sliced red onions
  • chopped tomatoes
  • diced avocado
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
Directions:
  1. Place the chicken thighs in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker and sprinkle each thigh with the taco seasoning.
  2. Pour the tomato sauce over the seasoned chicken and top with the butter. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  3. Shred the chicken with a fork and mix it with the liquid in the slow cooker.
  4. If desired, serve the shredded chicken with sliced jalapeños, sliced onions, chopped tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and/or sour cream. (Try serving over riced cauliflower cooked in taco seasoning!)

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