5.0 from 30 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are made in the crockpot with a few ingredients. Top the chicken with your favorite taco toppings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1628 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning *
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes and chiles, undrained or 16 ounces salsa **
- 2 limes, juiced
- corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, diced red onion, diced avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
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.
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Notes
- *To make homemade taco seasoning combine 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 3/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- **If using diced tomatoes instead of salsa, you can add 3/4 cup of chopped red onion to the slow cooker for additional flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162.8kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
25.5g
(51%)
Fat
4.4g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
338.3mg
(14%)
Potassium
89.5mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.3g
(5%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1628
% 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.