5 from 6 votes
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Crockpot Chicken Tacos have deep Mexican flavor. Get the easy recipe for shredded chicken with tomatoes, green chilies, and queso made in a slow cooker.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Servings:
8
each serving is 4 ounces.
Calories:
308 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast chicken thigh meat is also ok to use, boneless, skinless
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion 2 tablepoons of fresh chopped onions can be used, dry minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Remaining ingredients
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes fire roasted are highly recommended, canned
- 4 ounce diced green chilies can of
- 7 ounce chipotle chilis optional, but highly recommended, canned
- 15 ounce salsa con queso jarred
Toppings (Optional)
- diced tomatoes
- cheese shredded
- onion diced
- sour cream
- avocado
- guacamole
- lime sliced
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Please the chicken in the crockpot in a single layer.
- Combine chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, dry minced onions, caynne pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle seasoning over the chicken breasts.
- Add the diced tomatoes (do not drain), green chilies (do not drain), and chilies chiptole to the crockpot.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the chicken and place in a large bowl to shred (I usually just use two forks.)
- Drain excess liquis from the crockpot, leaving a few tablespoons.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and add the salsa on queso, stirring to coombine.
- Cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes on low.
- Serve on taco shells, tortilla chips, or on a bed of lettuce with the toppings of your choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1575mg
(66%)
Potassium
754mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
687IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 each serving is 4 ounces.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1575mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.