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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Tender, flavorful chicken cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos with your favorite toppings.
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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
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
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 small corn or flour tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken, then pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  3. Serve the shredded chicken in tortillas and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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