Everyday Shredded Chicken Filling

Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 onion, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Recipe

• 1 microwave onion, chili powder, oil, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, and cumin in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
• 2 stir tomato sauce and sugar into slow cooker.
• 3 season chicken with salt and pepper; add to slow cooker, and coat evenly with sauce mixture.
• 4 cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours on low.
• 5 transfer chicken to a large bowl; let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces; cover to keep warm.
• 6 let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
• 7 toss shredded chicken with 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist and flavorful.
• 8 stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 *filling can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month; if frozen, let filling thaw completely before using.