Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Crockpot Chicken Tacos are an easy, hands-off dinner perfect for busy nights. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and slow cooking to deliver tender, juicy chicken infused with classic Mexican spices. Versatile and family-friendly, these tacos are great for meals ranging from casual dinners to quick weeknight staples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Base
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (thighs recommended for extra juiciness)
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (blend of cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel and slice the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out your taco seasoning and prepare the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes to set the flavor base.
- Layer Ingredients in the Crockpot: Place the chicken at the bottom of the crockpot, sprinkle the sliced onion and minced garlic over it, then pour the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes on top. Evenly sprinkle the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently if desired but not required.
- Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with spices.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and mix it into the sauce. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the shredded chicken to brighten the flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Load the shredded chicken onto warm tortillas and top with your favorite toppings such as avocado, lettuce, cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy a flavorful and convenient meal.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for even more flavor and moisture.
- Don’t skip the lime juice; it adds fresh acidity that makes the flavors pop.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
- Prep ingredients the night before by assembling them in the crockpot insert and refrigerating, saving time in the morning.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven for soft, pliable tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of recipe without tortillas)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker, Easy Dinner, Mexican, Weeknight Meal, Gluten Free
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