Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Lazy but craving tacos? Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the answer. Toss everything into the slow cooker, go about your day, and return to fall-apart shredded chicken bursting with flavor. No slaving over the stove. No unnecessary effort. Just juicy spiced chicken, warm tortillas, and the perfect excuse to eat tacos every day. Top them with avocado, salsa, cheese, or whatever your heart desires. Dinner has never been this easy—or this delicious. Plus, you get to feel like a pro chef with minimal effort. Now, let’s make your slow cooker do all the hard work for you.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Juicy, flavorful shredded chicken slow-cooked with spices and salsa. Perfect for stuffing into tortillas, over rice, or straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa pick your spice level
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup chicken broth keeps it juicy
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small tortillas flour or corn
- Optional toppings: avocado cheese, sour cream, cilantro, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Dump It All In: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add salsa, broth, and all spices. Squeeze in fresh lime juice.
- Slow Cook Like a Pro: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 4 hours if impatient).
- Shred & Soak: Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return it to the slow cooker to soak up the flavors.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat them in a pan, microwave, or directly over the stove flame (if you like a little char).
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken and add your favorite toppings.
- Devour Immediately: No need to wait—these taste best straight away.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Without Toppings)
- Calories: ~280
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B6: 35%
- Iron: 12%
- Potassium: 18%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Magnesium: 15%
Extra Tips for Maximum Flavor
- Use fresh salsa for the best taste. Jarred salsa works but isn’t as vibrant.
- Don’t skip the lime juice. It adds a fresh, zesty kick.
- For extra spice, throw in some diced jalapeños.
- Make extra chicken. It tastes even better the next day.
- Taco bar idea: Serve with multiple toppings and let everyone build their own.
