Rating: 3.91
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

February 20, 2025

Slow-cooker chicken tacos are the ultimate weeknight dinner, offering the perfect balance of convenience, flavor, and versatility. This recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers tender, juicy chicken that falls apart with a fork, ready to be loaded into warm tortillas. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a quick, satisfying meal, slow-cooker chicken tacos are sure to be a hit.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. To begin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are seasoned with a flavorful mix of spices such as cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika. These spices infuse the chicken with a savory, slightly smoky flavor that’s characteristic of traditional taco seasoning. You can even add a little lime juice for a touch of acidity that brightens the dish.

Once the chicken is seasoned, place it in the slow cooker with a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, or even a bit of salsa for extra flavor. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb all the flavors while staying incredibly moist and tender. After a few hours of slow cooking, the chicken shreds easily, creating the perfect filling for your tacos.

When it’s time to assemble the tacos, simply pile the shredded chicken into warm tortillas and top with your favorite taco fixings. Classic toppings include shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. You can also get creative with your toppings by adding salsa, sour cream, jalapeños, or even pickled onions for extra flavor and texture.

Slow-cooker chicken tacos are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with different toppings and sauces based on your personal preferences. You can also serve the shredded chicken in other ways, such as over rice or in a salad, making it a great base for multiple meals.

Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or feeding a crowd, slow-cooker chicken tacos are an easy and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful meal with minimal effort. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a satisfying dinner that’s sure to please everyone.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos
3.91 from 11 votes
Enjoy delicious and hassle-free Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken is slow-cooked to tender perfection, making for a flavorful, juicy filling that’s perfect for your favorite tacos.
Servings 1 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of salsa
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 10 small taco shells soft or hard
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
  • Pour salsa and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and mix well with the sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
  • Fill each taco shell with shredded chicken, then top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.
  • Serve and enjoy your Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 200kcal
Meal Type: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Tacos, Mexican Cuisine, Slow-Cooker
Cooking Method: Baked
Time: >45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. 5 stars
    These tacos were super easy to make! My kids loved them.

  2. User avatar carlos.ryan says:

    2 stars
    I didn’t have taco seasoning, so I used curry powder instead. It wasn’t awful, but not tacos!

  3. User avatar tessa.sauer63 says:

    3 stars
    I tried this recipe, but my chicken turned out dry. Maybe I left it too long?

  4. User avatar Kaepora Gaebora says:

    4 stars
    Totally forgot the sour cream! Still turned out good but a bit plain.

  5. User avatar tiffanie.koelpin30 says:

    5 stars
    These chicken tacos are the bomb! So tender and flavorfull. My family loved it!

  6. User avatar damien.jast says:

    5 stars
    Quick and easy! I also added black beans and corn to mine. Delicious and filling!

  7. 5 stars
    So easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights! One of my faves now!

  8. User avatar clifton.tremblay says:

    3 stars
    Taco shells too crunchy for my ortho! I shouldda tried soft ones. Gotta eat right tho!

  9. User avatar tomika.schaden71 says:

    5 stars
    5 stars if I could eat this everyday! Also, I add guacamole… yum!

  10. User avatar dario.hintz91 says:

    2 stars
    This was way too salty for me, but maybe my salsa was not the best.

  11. User avatar eugenio.blanda2015 says:

    4 stars
    Seriously, it’s just chicken and salsa… how can this be good? But it is!

3.91 from 11 votes
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