Description
Crockpot chicken tacos are the ultimate weeknight meal, offering a flavorful blend of tender chicken simmered in zesty salsa and spices. With minimal prep, these tacos come together effortlessly for a satisfying dinner that impresses family and friends alike. Picture warm tortillas filled with shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh toppings—it’s a taco lover’s dream come true!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- shredded cabbage
- avocado slices
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour salsa over the chicken and sprinkle with chili powder and cumin.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot, mixing it with the juices.
- Warm tortillas and fill generously with chicken and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g total)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with beef or add beans for extra protein. Experiment with different salsas or spices to customize flavors.