Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

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Perfect for a busy weeknight, these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and hearty dinner the whole family will love. Only 5 minutes of prep!

A tray of crockpot chicken tacos topped with avocado, crema, and cilantro
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  1. Ingredients in Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
  2. Let’s Taco Bout Toppings
  3. Benefits of Cooking Chicken in the Crock Pot
  4. Recipe Tip
  5. Frequently Asked Questions about Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
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  7. How to Make Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
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Prepare these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos effortlessly by tossing all the ingredients into the crockpot and walking away. Return after a few hours to savor a delectable feast. Moreover, this versatile recipe can be employed to create delectably tender shredded chicken for an array of dishes such as taco salad, nachos, enchiladas, and burrito bowls.

Ingredients in Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

  • Chicken – I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. They shred easily and stay tender.
  • Taco Seasoning – Use your favorite store brand, or try our Homemade Taco Seasoning with delicious spices like cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, and chili powder.
  • Onion – A white or yellow onion taste great in these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
  • Jalapeños – Make sure to remove the seeds. Omit if you don’t like spice.
  • Salsa – Use your favorite salsa, or try one of our salsa recipes. I recommend our Tomatillo Salsa Verde or Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes.
  • Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis – Rotel is a popular brand that I usually use.
  • Tortillas – This crockpot chicken tacos recipe tastes great with corn tortillas or flour tortillas or even crunchy taco shells.
A tray of crockpot chicken tacos topped with avocado, crema, and cilantro


Let’s Taco Bout Toppings

Once you have your crock pot chicken taco meat and your tortillas, its time for the fun part – toppings! Try some of our favorite toppings listed below, or let us know your favorites in the comments!

  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Corn Salsa or Pico De Gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onions, or Diced Green Chiles
  • Black Olives
  • Black Beans
  • Diced Avocado
  • Lime Wedges
  • Hot Sauce

Benefits of Cooking Chicken in the Crock Pot

One of the major advantages of preparing chicken tacos in a crock pot is the tenderness and flavor that the slow cooking process imparts to the chicken. As the ingredients simmer together over low heat for hours, the chicken absorbs the savory seasonings and becomes irresistibly juicy and tender. The long cooking time allows the flavors to meld and intensify, resulting in a mouthwatering filling that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy profile, the slow-cooked chicken in these tacos will impress your palate and elevate your taco experience to new heights.

Recipe Tip

Shredded chicken for tacos in the crockpot

Make sure to add the shredded chicken back into the crock pot and give it a good stir so it can soak up all the juices and amazing flavor for your! If you have leftovers, then make sure to store the juices with the leftovers as well.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Can you freeze shredded chicken taco meat?

Yes! This shredded chicken freezes great! Keep in in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Can I put frozen chicken in the crock pot?

Technically, the FDA recommends not using frozen chicken in the crockpot because it spends too long in the temperature “unsafe” zone. However, if you use thinner chicken breasts, and you cook on the high setting, you should be fine.

Can you use ground beef taco seasoning on chicken?

Yes! Any seasoning that you would use with ground beef for tacos, you can use with shredded chicken.

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How to Make Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

A tray of crockpot chicken tacos topped with avocado, crema, and cilantro

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

5 from 3 votes
Perfect for a busy weeknight, these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and hearty dinner the whole family will love. Only 5 minutes of prep!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican/Spanish
Servings 6

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Equipment

  • Crock Pot or Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom of the crockpot with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts, taco seasoning, onion, jalapeños, salsa, and diced tomatoes with green chilis into the pot.
    A crockpot filled with chicken, onion, jalapeno, salsa, diced tomatoes, and green chiles
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and put it back into the pot. Stir to combine it with the sauce.
    Shredded taco meat in the crock pot
  • Serve with your favorite tortillas and toppings!
    A tray of crockpot chicken tacos topped with avocado, crema, and cilantro

Notes

  • This shredded chicken freezes great! Keep in in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Make sure to add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and give it a good stir so it can soak up all the amazing flavor!
  • You can use frozen chicken breasts, but the cooking time will be more like 4-6 hours on HIGH. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 1033mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 978IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    These Crock Pot Chicken Tacos have so much flavorful. Will be making them at home moving forward, they’re so much better than take out!

  2. 5 stars
    I love a good crockpot meal so I knew I would love this recipe. So yummy, easy and full of flavor! Will be making this again!