Crock Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 4 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
354 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe
Description
The Crock Pot Chicken Tacos recipe calls for placing chicken breasts in a slow cooker and covering them with a sauce made from fajita seasoning, lime juice, honey, chicken stock, minced garlic, and paprika. The chicken cooks on low heat for 4–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until tender enough to shred. After shredding, the chicken is returned to the cooking juices to absorb more flavor and maintain moisture throughout.
The flavor profile blends tangy lime juice with the sweetness of honey and the savory, smoky elements of fajita seasoning and paprika. This slow-cooking method tenderizes the chicken fully, producing a juicy and soft texture that works well for tacos. The shredded consistency makes it easy to serve and customize with various taco toppings.
This chicken filling pairs naturally with soft tortillas and toppings like salsa, cheese, or sour cream. Its convenience suits meal prepping or casual entertaining. The recipe can be modified by making homemade seasoning blends or using different chicken cuts depending on availability.
The notes suggest thawing frozen chicken fully before cooking, using a hand mixer on low speed to shred chicken easily without splattering, and optionally using crock pot liners to simplify cleanup. Additionally, homemade fajita seasoning can be made by combining common spices, offering flexibility for seasoning strength and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs, boneless
- 1 fajita seasoning or taco seasoning mix, 1 ounce envelope
- ½ cup lime juice
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to your slow cooker.
- Mix the fajita seasoning, lime juice, honey, chicken stock, garlic, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the juice in the slow cooker.
- Serve the shredded chicken on tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Thaw frozen chicken completely in the refrigerator before adding to the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Use a hand mixer at low speed to shred the chicken without splattering it outside the bowl.
- To make your own fajita seasoning, mix cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- For easy cleanup, consider using a crock pot liner when cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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