Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
1628 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Description
This recipe prepares chicken breasts slowly cooked with taco seasoning and diced tomatoes or salsa in a slow cooker. The seasoning blend includes chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and crushed red pepper, delivering a balanced spice mix. Lime juice added before cooking brightens the flavors. The long cook time on low or high heat softens the chicken thoroughly, making it easy to shred with forks once finished.
The resulting shredded chicken is flavorful and juicy, ideal for serving in corn or flour tortillas. It pairs well with common taco toppings such as shredded cheese, red onion, avocado slices, cilantro, and extra salsa. The method offers a convenient way to have a homemade taco filling with minimal active cooking.
If using diced tomatoes rather than salsa for cooking, adding chopped red onion to the slow cooker can enhance flavor depth. The recipe includes tips to make the seasoning blend homemade, contributing freshness and control over spices and saltiness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes undrained; or 16 ounces salsa
- 1 can (14.5oz) chile
- 1 can (14.5oz) salsa
- 2 lime juiced
- corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- cheese shredded or diced; lime wedges; toppings
- salsa
- red onion
- avocado
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- Spray the bowl of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken then top with diced tomatoes or salsa. Squeeze lime juice on top of everything. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours.
- Remove the lid and shred the chicken with two forks. Serve with tortillas and your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Make the taco seasoning at home using chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper for fresh flavor.
- Add chopped red onion to the slow cooker if using diced tomatoes instead of salsa to boost flavor.
- Use either corn or flour tortillas and your preferred toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges to complete the tacos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1628 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162.8kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25.5g | 51% |
| Fat | 4.4g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 338.3mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 89.5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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