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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Tender, flavorful chicken cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup salsa
Taco Toppings
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder over the chicken.
  3. Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.

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