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Crockpot chicken tacos on a plate garnished with pico de Gallo, avocado and cilantro.
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5 from 6 votes

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are tender, saucy, and full of flavor with only 5 minutes of prep. Serve the shredded chicken in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings, or use it for burrito bowls, nachos, salads, and quesadillas.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: crockpot, crockpot chicken tacos
Servings: 6
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • Crock Pot or Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 jalapeños diced and seeds removed
  • 16 ounces salsa
  • 1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • tortillas
  • taco toppings

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.
    Crockpot with chicken breast, taco seasoning, tomatoes, onion and jalapeño.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks.
    Crockpot with shredded chicken in tomato mixture.
  • Put the shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir to combine it with the sauce.
    Shredded chicken in crockpot.
  • Serve with your favorite tortillas and toppings!
    Crockpot chicken tacos on a plate garnished with pico de Gallo, avocado and cilantro.

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Notes

  • Store leftover shredded chicken with the juices so it stays moist.
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Stir the shredded chicken back into the crockpot before serving so it can soak up the sauce.
  • Use mild salsa and skip the jalapeños for less heat.
  • Add chipotle peppers in adobo, hot salsa, or cayenne for more heat.
  • Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
  • For best results, thaw chicken before adding it to the crockpot.
  • Chicken should reach 165 degrees F before serving.
  • Serve leftovers in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, salads, quesadillas, enchiladas, or wraps.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg