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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Tender, flavorful chicken cooked in a savory blend of spices, perfect for tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa mild or spicy based on preference
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalape?os optional
  • 8 taco shells soft or hard taco shells

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour the salsa over the seasoned chicken.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
  2. Serve the shredded chicken in taco shells and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and jalape?os as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa and taco seasoning overnight before cooking.

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