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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos
This recipe shows how to make shredded chicken tacos using a slow cooker. Chicken breasts are cooked with canned tomatoes with green chiles, diced onion, and a blend of spices including oregano, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. After slow cooking, the chicken is shredded and mixed back into the flavorful cooking liquid. Lime juice adds brightness before serving in warm tortillas with preferred toppings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
197 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 ounce tomatoes with green chiles canned, mild
- 2 Pounds chicken breast boneless skinless, about 4 pieces
- ½ onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 lime About 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with pan spray. Pour half of the tomatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken breast to the slow cooker on top of the tomatoes in a row. Next add the other half of the tomatoes to the chicken. Add the onions on top of the tomatoes. Mix together the seasonings- oregano, cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt, then sprinkle on top of the tomatoes.
- Cook the chicken in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. The chicken will be fall-apart tender.
- Pull the chicken out of the slow cooker into another bowl. Shred the chicken with two forks turned backward in the slow cooker by using the forks to pull the chicken apart. Remove about a cup of liquid from the slow cooker. Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir to soak up the remaining liquid.
- Squeeze the lime over the chicken. Serve over warm flour or corn tortillas with diced tomato, avocado, cheese, a drizzle of sour cream, or chopped cilantro!
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Notes
- If mild tomatoes with green chiles are unavailable, mix regular diced tomatoes with a small can of mild green chiles instead.
- Fire-roasted tomatoes can add more smoky flavor and spiciness to the dish.
- Green chiles come in mild, medium, and hot varieties; adjust heat level to taste.
- Using 2 1/2 tablespoons of pre-mixed taco seasoning is a substitute for the listed spices.
- Warm tortillas by browning them in a hot pan or heating hard taco shells in the oven for enhanced texture.
- Cooking times may vary by slow cooker; ensure chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily to confirm doneness.
- Nutrition estimates exclude taco shells and optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
663mg
(28%)
Potassium
741mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.