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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Tender, flavorful chicken cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa mild or spicy, based on preference
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños optional
  • 8 pieces taco shells soft or hard

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour the salsa on top of the chicken.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks inside the crockpot.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Spoon the shredded chicken mixture into taco shells.
  2. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the chicken marinate in the seasoning and salsa for a few hours before cooking.

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