Description
Enjoy incredibly simple Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos, a perfect weeknight dinner solution. This recipe uses minimal prep time and requires just one pot for easy cleanup, making it ideal for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- 12 small taco-sized tortillas (corn or flour)
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs into your slow cooker.
- Generously sprinkle taco seasoning all over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Pour in the entire can of undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies and the chicken broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a plate or cutting board.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it with the sauce until perfectly combined.
- Stir in the fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
- While the chicken is finishing, warm your tortillas according to package directions.
- Spoon the warm shredded chicken into the tortillas and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy your delicious crockpot shredded chicken tacos!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- A diced yellow onion or chopped bell peppers can be added for more flavor and nutrients.
- Water can be used instead of chicken broth, but broth adds more flavor.
- Stir in cheese at the end for a cheesy filling.
- Do not overcook the chicken to prevent dryness.
- Prep ingredients the night before for a faster morning.
- The chicken can be shredded directly in the slow cooker using an immersion blender or hand mixer on low speed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco without toppings
- Calories: Approx. 150-200 (chicken filling only)
- Sugar: Approx. 1-2g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-400mg (seasoning dependent)
- Fat: Approx. 3-6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 2-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2-4g
- Fiber: Approx. 0-1g
- Protein: Approx. 20-25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-90mg