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Crockpot Chicken Tacos
The most delicious and easy way to serve up tacos. 4 ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos are loaded with flavor and serve a crowd. Plus, we’ll give you our secret for moist, tender chicken in the slow cooker.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
- 1 packet taco seasoning 3 tablespoons
- 1 1/4 cups picante sauce
- Juice of 1 large lime or 2 small limes
For the tacos:
- corn tortillas
- lettuce
- sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the taco seasoning, picante sauce and lime juice. Stir to mix well. 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 1/4 cups picante sauce, Juice of 1 large lime
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine the juices.
- Fill the tortillas with the chicken and top with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 6 weeks.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the shredded chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
771mg
(32%)
Potassium
522mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
646IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 646IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.