Borracho Chicken Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with the irresistible flavors of Borracho Chicken Crock Pot! This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender chicken thighs with the bold, tangy kick of beer—pale lager or Mexican favorites like Corona or Modelo—infused with zesty salsa, savory spices, and a hint of garlic. The result is a juicy, flavor-packed shredded chicken that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or a classic rice bowl. With just 15 minutes of prep and a set-it-and-forget-it cooking method, this dish is an effortless way to bring restaurant-quality Mexican-inspired cuisine to your table. Top it with fresh cilantro and a spritz of lime for a bright, citrusy finish, and get ready to savor every bite of this melt-in-your-mouth crowd-pleaser! Perfect for family meals, easy entertaining, or meal-prep, this slow cooker chicken recipe is a must-try. Keywords: borracho chicken, slow cooker, crock pot chicken recipe, Mexican shredded chicken, beer-infused recipes, easy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred or boneless)
• 12 oz Beer (pale lager or Mexican beer such as Corona or Modelo)
• 1 cup Salsa (mild, medium, or hot depending on your preference)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 Lime, quartered (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker (crock pot).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the beer, salsa, chicken broth, diced onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the liquid and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crock pot to soak up the flavorful juices for another 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

For serving, top the chicken with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve over rice, with tortillas, or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1631.8 grams (1631.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2128

Total Fat 120.50g	154%
Saturated Fat 31.80g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 780mg	260%
Sodium 3683mg	160%
Total Carbohydrate 30.90g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.20g	11%
Total Sugars 5.50g
Protein 191.00g	382%

Vitamin D 64IU	318%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 2735mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 38.7%

Carbs: 6.3%