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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

    Published: Feb 25, 2023 by Megan

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    Easy and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos take no time to throw together and always come out delicious!

    shredded chicken tacos this recipe

    I made these for the first time 6 years ago, and it’s a recipe I keep going back to. It’s so simple and so good.

    These are easy to make. Add taco seasoning, salsa, and chicken to a slow cooker, and cook for a few hours. The result is tender and tasty chicken that you finish off with cilantro and lime!

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    • 🧀 Ingredients & Substitutions
    • 🔪 How to Make Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos
    • 🥗 Sides
    • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ
    • ❤ Recipe
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    • Food safety

    🧀 Ingredients & Substitutions

    ingredients

    Salsa: Since this recipe has few ingredients, each one can make a big impact. Choose a high-quality salsa that you really like. I used Tenayo, and the chicken came out so tasty.

    Cilantro: Optional, but I feel like it brightens up the chicken.

    Lime Juice: The lime juice brightens up the chicken.

    Taco Toppings: Some popular toppings are shredded cheese, lettuce, pickled red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.

    🔪 How to Make Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

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    Mix: Mix together the salsa and taco seasoning together in a slow cooker. Add chicken.

    cooking chicken

    Cook: Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.

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    Shred: Remove chicken and shred it with 2 forks. Return it to the slow cooker. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.

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    Assemble: Warm your tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken and your favorite toppings.

    🥗 Sides

    • Corn Salsa
    • Cilantro Lime Rice
    • Black Bean Salad

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ

    Is it okay to put raw chicken in the slow cooker?

    Research conducted by USDA FSIS indicates that it's safe to cook large cuts of meat and poultry in a slow cooker.

    What are some good taco toppings?

    Some popular toppings are shredded cheese, lettuce, pickled red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.

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    shredded chicken tacos

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

    Easy and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos take no time to throw together and always come out delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 10 Tacos
    Calories: 244kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ¼ cup salsa I used Tenayo original salsa
    • 1 package taco seasoning or ¼ cup taco seasoning
    • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
    • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • juice from 1 lime
    • 10 tortillas
    • 1 ¼ cup cheese like cotija, cheddar, Mexican, Monterey jack
    • other toppings like lettuce, guacamole, pico, pickled onions, sour cream, lime, tomato

    Instructions

    • Mix together salsa and taco seasoning in the slow cooker. Add chicken. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
    • Remove chicken and shred it with 2 forks. Return it to the slow cooker, and mix in cilantro and lime juice.
    • Warm your tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken and your toppings.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Taco | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • See more guidelines at USDA.gov
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