Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy days. Tender, flavorful chicken is cooked in a slow cooker with a blend of spices, making it easy to assemble delicious tacos for family or friends.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 serving platter or taco shells
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream optional
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, mix the salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6 hours.
- After the cooking time is complete, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the shredded chicken mixture on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro as desired.
- Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy!
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on personal preferences, such as avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or use the chicken mixture for burrito bowls or nachos.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings based on personal preferences. Avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce would make great additions.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The chicken mixture also works well for burrito bowls or nachos.