The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
These slow cooker chicken tacos are bursting with flavor, featuring shredded chicken that’s juicy, savory, and seasoned with a delightful blend of spices. The tacos offer a satisfying taste that balances perfectly with fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, and lime.
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the salsa over the chicken, and sprinkle the taco seasoning on top. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 tacos
- Calories: 300kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 30g
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