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CrockPot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Tender slow cooked chicken is the perfect filling for these crockpot chicken tacos. Pile on your favorite toppings for an easy dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, tex mex
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz jar salsa
  • 15.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning from a seasoning packet or homemade
  • 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 small onion diced

For the Homemade Taco Seasoning:

  • 4 tablespoons Ancho chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot and top with the onions.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the salsa, canned tomatoes, taco seasoning and green chilies.
  • Pour the salsa mixture over the chicken. Stir a little bit to cover the chicken breasts completely then cover.
  • Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours or until registers 165˚F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Shred the chicken with tongs or two forks and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. The shredded chicken will soak up the taco sauce.
  • Serve immediately in taco shells, on rice bowls or in burritos. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Buy chicken that’s similar in size. This ensures that each chicken breast will be done at the same time.
  • Don’t over-cook. Chicken breasts will get rubbery when cooked too long. Using an instant read thermometer and watching for the chicken to reach 165ºF is the most reliable way to know when it’s done.
  • Make it creamy. For a creamier chicken taco filling, stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 3204mg | Potassium: 1495mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3933IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 6mg