Green Chili Shredded Chicken

reader reviews

“Great and easy recipe! We used it to make tacos and nachos. The chicken was very tender and delicious. Will definitely make again!" ~ Lori

key ingredients:

chicken tomatillo salsa diced green chilis cream cheese salt

about this recipe

make ahead few ingredients gluten free

With a short list of simple, real food ingredients this green chili shredded chicken is an easy and flavorful meal prep protein. Plus, there are so many ways you can use this chicken, you won’t get bored!

STEP 1:

Gather the ingredients.

STEP 2:

Add the chicken, salt, and part of the salsa. Cover and cook.

STEP 3:

Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Set aside.

STEP 4:

Drain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Turn to low and add the remaining salsa, cream cheese, and green chilis. Whisk until smooth.

STEP 5:

Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Serve as is or in tacos, nachos or over rice.

This recipe is naturally gluten free. For a dairy free version, replace the cream cheese with dairy free cream cheese or leave the cream cheese out altogether.

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