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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make chicken tacos cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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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 and Seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 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 over the chicken.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks inside the crockpot.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Spoon the shredded chicken 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: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking. You can also serve with guacamole or hot sauce.

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