Spicy Chicken in Crock Pot
Turn up the heat with this bold and flavorful Spicy Chicken in the Crock Pot! This effortless recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with a zesty, homemade sauce bursting with layers of spice from sriracha, smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper. The recipe is perfectly balanced with hints of garlic and onion, creating a dish that’s vibrant and versatile. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples, this easy crock pot chicken is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it shredded over rice, tucked into tortillas, or piled on sandwich rolls for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal. Don’t forget the fresh cilantro for a pop of color and added freshness! Keywords: spicy chicken crock pot recipe, slow cooker chicken, shredded chicken.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot in a single layer.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, chopped onion, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Step 4
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set to cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, depending on your available time.
Step 5
After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot, mixing it with the sauce to absorb more flavor.
Step 6
Serve the spicy shredded chicken over rice, with tortillas, or in sandwich rolls. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1440.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1694.3 |
| Total Fat 37.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 771.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4231.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.4g | |
| Protein 287.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 203.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2752.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories