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Slow Cooker Ranchero Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 5 minutes
Course: Crockpot
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • dash of red pepper flakes
  • juice from 1/2 of a lime
  • 2 cups Ranchero Sauce store bought or homemade
  • Tacos tostados, nachos or enchiladas for serving.

Instructions

  • Place ingredients in a labeled ziploc freezer bag.
  • Lay flat in freezer; when ready to cook that overnight in fridge.
  • Use a 5-6 quart crock pot, and add the contents of the bag.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours then shred chicken and place back in the juices to cook on low for 1 more hour.
  • Use chicken mixture as filling for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, or tostadas.
  • Serve and enjoy!