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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Four delicious slow cooker chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken, topped with crumbled cheese, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
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Easy slow cooker chicken tacos for a hands-off, family-friendly meal. This recipe yields juicy shredded chicken perfect for taco night.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped jalapeños, optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 12–16 taco shells or tortillas
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Pour chicken broth or water over the chicken.
  5. Add olive oil, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped green chilies, and chopped jalapeños (if using) to the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
  9. Stir in chopped cilantro.
  10. Serve the chicken in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a less watery sauce, you can drain some of the liquid from the slow cooker before shredding the chicken.
  • This chicken is also great for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Consider serving with a side of black beans or Mexican rice for a complete meal.

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