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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

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4.3 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos

Description

These Easy and Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are a delicious and effortless meal perfect for busy days. With tender shredded chicken cooked in flavorful salsa and taco seasoning, topped with fresh cilantro, lime juice, cheese, and your favorite toppings, they bring a vibrant Mexican-inspired taste to your table. The slow cooker method ensures juicy, perfectly cooked chicken that’s ready to be enjoyed wrapped in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 ¼ cup salsa (Tenayo original salsa preferred)
  • 1 package taco seasoning (or ¼ cup taco seasoning)
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice from 1 lime

Tacos

  • 10 tortillas
  • 1 ¼ cup cheese (cotija, cheddar, Mexican, or Monterey jack)
  • Other toppings: lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled onions, sour cream, lime wedges, tomato

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Mix together the salsa and taco seasoning in the slow cooker, ensuring they blend well to create a flavorful base for the chicken.
  2. Add the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker with the salsa mixture, making sure they are well coated.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Cooking on low for 6 hours is recommended for juicier, more tender chicken.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it finely using two forks.
  5. Combine and Flavor: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mix in the chopped cilantro and lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  6. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas, then fill each with the shredded chicken and top with cheese and your choice of additional toppings such as lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled onions, sour cream, lime, and tomato.

Notes

  • Cooking Time: Opt for slow cooking on low heat for 6 hours to achieve the most tender and juicy chicken, though high for 3 hours works for quicker prep.
  • Feel free to customize toppings to your liking for variety in flavor and texture.
  • Warming tortillas before assembly enhances their pliability and taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tacos-recipe/