Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 (10 oz.) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoons canned chipotles in adobo, minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instruction

  • Place chicken and remaining ingredients, except cilantro, into a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  • One hour before serving, remove chicken and shred with two forks. Strain the juices in the slow cooker through a mesh sieve. Discard solids. Return shredded chicken and strained juices to the slow cooker.
  • Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Taste and reseason with salt and pepper, if needed.