These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are packed with fresh and healthy flavors and are very easy to make. Just arrange all the ingredients in the crock pot and walk away!
Servings : 8Serves
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 3 hourshrs
Total Time 3 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Ingredients
For The Chicken Tacos
2poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
1(16-ounce)jar chunky tomato salsa
1lime,juiced
1tablespoonchili powder
1teaspoonground cumin
3clovesgarlic,minced
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro or parsley
10 to 12flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
sliced avocado
chopped red onions
sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt
chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and transfer them to the insert of your slow cooker. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine salsa, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and cilantro or parsley; mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour the salsa mixture over the chicken and turn the chicken to coat.
Cover with a lid and cook on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours or on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
Stir the chicken back into the slow cooker to coat with the sauce.
Evenly divide the chicken over warm tortillas and garnish with your chosen toppings.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
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