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Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy meal for any day of the week. Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked with taco seasoning and Rotel, served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel, strained to remove excess juice
  • Juice of 1 lime

Optional, For Serving

  • Flour tortillas or corn tortillas
  • Pico De Gallo
  • Guacamole or sliced avocado
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Lime wedges
  • Cilantro
  • Cheese

Instructions

  1. Spray the crockpot: Spray a 6 or 7 quart crockpot with non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Lay chicken breasts flat in the crockpot. Sprinkle with taco seasoning, top with Rotel and lime juice.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low until chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
  4. Shred the chicken: Drain excess liquid, leaving some in the pot. Shred the chicken with forks.
  5. Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas and fill with shredded chicken and desired toppings.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg