Description
Easy and flavorful crockpot chicken tacos! Simply toss chicken breasts with taco seasoning, broth, and other ingredients in the slow cooker for a delicious and customizable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper.
- Add Taco Seasoning: Sprinkle the entire packet of taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add Aromatics: Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the crockpot.
- Spice it Up: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Pour in the Liquids: Pour the chicken broth and the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) over the chicken. Don’t drain the Rotel.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is easily shredded with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place it in a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
- Return to Crockpot: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
- (Optional) Simmer: If the sauce is too watery, simmer the chicken in the crockpot on low for another 30 minutes to an hour, uncovered, to allow some of the liquid to evaporate.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm your tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon the shredded chicken into the warm tortillas.
- Add Toppings: Add your favorite toppings.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Chicken Thighs: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more flavorful and moist result.
- Additions: Add black beans, corn, or chopped bell peppers to the crockpot.
- Creamy Tacos: Stir in a block of softened cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra creamy tacos.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with rice and beans, salad, or chips and salsa.
- Make it a Bowl: Skip the tortillas and serve the chicken over rice or quinoa.
- Leftovers: Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240