Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
104 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Description
This recipe uses chicken breasts combined with salsa verde and a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin for seasoning. Cooking slowly over several hours allows the meat to soften and meld with the seasonings while maintaining moistness. After cooking, the chicken is shredded with forks to create a texture that easily holds the sauce flavors.
The shredded chicken is served inside tortillas and can be complemented with optional toppings like avocado, fresh cilantro, and additional salsa. The mild green salsa base keeps the flavor fresh and slightly tangy, pairing well with the gentle spices.
For convenience, the recipe includes an Instant Pot alternative to reduce cooking time significantly while achieving similar tenderness. This makes it adaptable for different kitchen equipment and time availability.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- tortillas for serving
- avocado optional, for serving
- cilantro
- salsa
Instructions
- In your slow cooker combine chicken, salsa verde, chili powder, garlic powder, chili powder.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or 4-6 hours on slow. (see notes for Instant Pot directions)
- Shred chicken with two forks and give it all a good stir.
- Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- Instant Pot users can pressure cook the chicken and salsa mixture for 12 minutes with quick release to save time.
- Use fresh or thawed chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and shredding.
- Serve immediately after shredding to retain moisture and texture in the tacos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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