Description
These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal! Just toss the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do all the work. Perfectly seasoned, tender shredded chicken makes taco night easy, delicious, and stress-free.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- .5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 cup salsa or Rotel
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
- Taco shells or tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and pour salsa and chicken broth over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix with juices.
- Serve in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Add a can of black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Use leftovers for burrito bowls, quesadillas, or nachos.
- This freezes well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
