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Shredded Chicken Filling

This recipe makes 4 cups of filling, which I was able to make into 4 meals.  I made 12 enchiladas (had half for dinner and froze the other half) and then I froze the remaining 2 cups to use for tacos one night later this winter.  We I love all Mexican food - tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, etc.  And, this recipe is SO good, I know we'll be making it again and again.


Shredded Chicken Filling (adapted from America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution)
Makes 4 cups


Ingredients
-1 onion, minced (I used 1 tablespoon onion powder)
-3 tablespoons chili powder
-3 garlic cloves, minced
-2 teaspoons ground coriander
-2 teaspoons ground cumin
-1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
-1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
-2 pound boneless chicken breasts
-Salt and pepper
-1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions
1.  Add onion, chili powder, garlic, coriander, cumin, tomato sauce and sugar to slow cooker.
2.  Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to slow cooker and coat evenly with sauce mixture.
3.  Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 8-10 hours (depending on your slow cooker)
4.  Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred.
5.  Let liquid in slow cooker cool and remove any fat from surface with a large spoon.
6.  Toss shredded chicken with 1 cup liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep moist and flavorful.
7.  Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes
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.

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