Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe (CrockPot Taco Meat)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe (CrockPot Taco Meat)
Description
Using chicken breasts placed in a crockpot with two jars of salsa verde and a touch of salt, this recipe slowly cooks the meat until it becomes tender, taking between 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. After cooking, the chicken is shredded directly in the cooker and stirred back into the salsa, allowing the meat to soak up the sauce further. The process yields flavorful, juicy chicken suitable for tacos, burritos, or other dishes.
The recipe includes instructions for the Instant Pot as well, where the chicken cooks under pressure for 15 minutes followed by a natural release before shredding. This alternative drastically cuts cooking time while preserving moisture and flavor.
The simplicity of the ingredients and method focuses on ease and convenience while delivering a classic shredded chicken texture and salsa verde taste.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 32 ounces salsa verde (two 16-ounce jars)
Instructions
- Turn a 6-quart slow cooker on low. Pour one jar of salsa verde in the bottom of the crock. Place chicken breasts in the salsa verde. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over the top. Then pour the remaining jar of salsa verde over the chicken.
- Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low. (3-4 hours on high.) Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the crock.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken. Stir the shredded chicken back into the salsa verde. Turn the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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