Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Chicken breasts and salsa in a slow cooker.

5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: slow cooker chicken tacos

Servings: Serves

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Chicken Tacos

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
16 ounce jar chunky tomato salsa
1 whole lime juiced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley plus more for garnish
10 to 12 flour tortillas

Optional Toppings

sliced avocado
chopped red onions
sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt

Instructions

Prep the chicken. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and transfer them to the insert of your slow cooker. Set aside.
Prepare the salsa. 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.
Cook. Cover with a lid and cook on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours or on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
Shred the chicken. Remove the lid, 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.
Assemble. Evenly divide the chicken over warm tortillas and garnish the chicken tacos with your chosen toppings. Serve.

Notes

Spice Level: Modify chili powder and cumin for desired heat.
Chicken: I use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can also try it with chicken thighs.
Slow Cooking: Cook the chicken on LOW for a juicier, more tender chicken.
Serving: Pair with rice or salad.
Alternative Salsas: Try tomatillo or mango salsa.
Flour Tortillas: I normally use low-carb flour tortillas or gluten-free tortillas.

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