Description
Juicy, flavor-packed crockpot chicken tacos made with just a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Perfect for busy weeknights and taco nights.
Ingredients
2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
1/4 cup chicken broth (optional for juicier chicken)
Small tortillas (flour or corn)
Toppings: sliced avocado, lime wedges, chopped red onion, jalapeños, crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Place chicken in the bottom of Crockpot.
2. Add salsa, taco seasoning, and broth (if using).
3. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
4. Shred chicken in pot and mix with juices.
5. Warm tortillas before serving.
6. Top with chicken and your choice of toppings.
7. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy.
Notes
Frozen chicken works—just add 1 hour to cooking time.
Use homemade taco seasoning to control sodium.
Shredded chicken freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg