Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are made with tender chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of spices, onions, and salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- ½ white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small jalapeno
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ water
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Rough chop the onion and jalapeno. Remove the jalapeno seeds and pulp.
- Combine the onion, garlic cloves, jalapeno, cilantro, seasonings, and water to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer. Add the blended mixture and salsa on top.
- Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉ (75°C). Cook time will vary depending on your slow cooker. If using chicken thighs, they will take a bit longer to cook.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot with 2 forks. Add a squeeze of lime on top and assemble your tacos or taco salad!
- Hint: Make your own homemade taco seasoning! It’s super easy and you can make a big batch to keep on hand for recipes like this one.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg