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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos: Your Go-To Weeknight Meal

This recipe provides an easy method for making delicious chicken tacos in a crockpot, perfect for a quick and convenient weeknight meal.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 2 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Hand mixer
  • forks

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3-4 pieces chicken breasts
  • Rotel drained
  • Taco seasoning

Optional Toppings

  • Taco shells
  • Tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Avocados
  • Cilantro lime rice
  • Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha

Instructions
 

Instructions

    Season the chicken

    • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with adobo seasoning or a light pinch of salt. Add the garlic powder and ground cumin.

    Slow cook

    • Place the chicken in the crock pot. Top with the salsa. Do not add water. Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours or HIGH 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

    Shred

    • Transfer chicken to a board or shred directly in the pot using two forks. If there is a lot of liquid, drain off excess but keep as much tomato-rich sauce as possible. Return shredded chicken to the pot and toss in the sauce. Keep warm.

    Make the slaw

    • In a bowl combine shredded red cabbage, lime juice, cilantro, and kosher salt. Toss to coat and let it stand a few minutes to soften.

    Warm tortillas

    • Heat each corn tortilla about 30 seconds per side over a dry skillet or over a low open flame until pliable and slightly charred in spots. Keep warm inside a towel.

    Assemble and serve

    • Place 3 tortillas on each plate. Fill with saucy shredded chicken, a handful of cabbage slaw, and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

    Notes

    Remember to drain the Rotel before adding it to avoid excess liquid. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before shredding. Serve with your favorite toppings like taco shells, tortillas, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.