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Three crockpot chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken, shredded cheese, avocado chunks, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on a gray-rimmed plate. Some cilantro and food are scattered on the white surface nearby.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

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Chicken, jarred salsa and a few other simple ingredients come together to make these easy crockpot chicken tacos. Just 10 minutes of prep!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 3 hours 5 minutes
Total: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar prepared salsa
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from about 1 lime, plus additional for serving
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for serving
  • Whole wheat or corn tortillas for serving
  • Toppings of choice: shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, shredded lettuce

Instructions
 

  • In the bottom of a slow cooker, stir together the salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and lime juice.
    mixing sauce for crockpot chicken tacos
  • Add the chicken breast, turning it to coat it in the salsa mixture. Spoon some of the salsa over the top.
    chicken in slow cooker for crockpot chicken tacos
  • Cover and slow cook the chicken on low until the chicken is cooked registers 165°F on an instant read thermometer, 2 to 3 hours (note that slow cooker models can vary; check at the 90 minute-mark to gauge progress).
  • With two forks, shred the chicken directly in your slow cooker (or remove it to a plate to shred if that’s easier for you, then return to the slow cooker). Add the cilantro and stir to combine. Cover and let everything warm together for 5 minutes.
    two forks shredded chicken in slow cooker for tacos
  • Warm the tortillas, either wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave or by lightly charring them over a gas stove. Fill with the chicken and add your toppings of choice.
    crockpot shredded chicken taco filling

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover crockpot shredded chicken taco filling in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently heat the chicken in the microwave until warmed through.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze the chicken filling in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat in the microwave.
  • Nutritional information is for the shredded chicken filling only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 50gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgPotassium: 1188mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 986IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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