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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Delicious slow cooker chicken tacos that are perfect for easy weeknight dinners, bursting with flavor and comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of heat level
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 8 tortillas corn or flour for serving
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for topping
  • 1 cup sour cream optional, for serving
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded, for serving
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced, for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the salsa over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning on top of the salsa.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing the shredded chicken on tortillas and topping with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings and served with sides like rice or beans.

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