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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are an easy and comforting family meal. Made with a handful of simple ingredients and makes the most tender and flavorful chicken. Perfect for taco night!

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Taco night just got way better (and easier) with these super easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos! Packed with so much flavor, spice, and will make any night of the week so much tastier. 

The best part about this slow cooker chicken taco recipe is it requires less than 5 minutes worth of prep time so you really just heat up your slow cooker, dump in the ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the magic. 

Some other favorite taco night recipes that I love and can be served with these tacos are: Homemade Guacamole (my favorite taco topping), Pico de Gallo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, and 30 Minute Cheese Enchiladas. 

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INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken breasts: you could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
  • Onion: yellow or white.
  • Salsa: use any of your favorite salsa brands. I love the chunkiness for extra texture. Use mild to extra hot depending on your preference.
  • Green chiles: adds a robust kick of flavor and a little heat.
  • Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika: adds flavor and a hint of spice.
  • Chicken broth: use reduced sodium so you can control the salt. The chicken broth will help cook the chicken, making it extra flavorful.
  • Salt + pepper: to taste.
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HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS

STEP ONE. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and top with diced onion, salsa, green chiles, spices, and chicken broth.

STEP TWO. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.

STEP THREE. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker and stir in juices and set on warm until ready to serve.

STEP FOUR. Serve in corn or flour tortillas and enjoy!

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TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS

  • Swap flour tortillas for whole wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps for a healthier alternative.
  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts.
  • Instead of shredding the chicken, you can also cut it in strips or cubes.
  • Add shredded chicken to taco salads, nachos, burritos, wraps, or enjoy it just as it is.
  • Instead of chicken, you can also use beef or pork
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THIS SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO RECIPE IS

  • Extremely easy to make- all you do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook.
  • Handy on busy days when you don’t have a lot of time to make dinner- all you need is less than 5 minutes of prep time. 
  • Filled with so many flavors from the spices and salsa that slowly cook in the meat. 
  • Great for feeding a crowd as the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
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LEFTOVERS

We love having leftovers handy because that means you can have more tacos, yay! Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to heat, microwave until warm. You could so heat on the stove by sautéing in a frying pan with a drizzle of oil.

Freeze any leftovers in a large ziplock bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, let sit on the counter for a few hours or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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Slow cooker meals are my favorite because the slow cooker does all the work and creates the most delicious meals. I love how these shredded chicken tacos require minimal prep and very simple pantry-staple ingredients.

This tender chicken is all about the flavors since it gets cooked  in chicken broth, spices, salsa, and chiles. Your family will be asking you to make these on a weekly basis!

OTHER TACO TOPPINGS

We typically serve these tacos with shredded lettuce, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. Some other ingredients to add to your tacos are:

  • Roasted corn
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Olives
  • Pickled jalapenos
  • Red, yellow, or white onions
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Fajita peppers
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are an easy and comforting family meal. Made with a handful of simple ingredients and makes the most tender and flavorful chicken. Perfect for taco night!
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken tacos, crock pot, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken tacos, tacos
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion; diced
  • 1 cup chunky salsa; any brand
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles
  • 3 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and top with diced onion, salsa, green chiles, spices, and chicken broth.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker and stir in juices and set on warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve in corn or flour tortillas, salads, wraps, or as is!
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Notes

Storing Leftovers:
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to heat, microwave until warm. You could so heat on the stove by sautéing in a frying pan with a drizzle of oil.
  • Freeze any leftovers in a large ziplock bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, let sit on the counter for a few hours or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Tips & Recipe Variations:
  • Swap flour tortillas for whole wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps for a healthier alternative.
  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts.
  • Instead of shredding the chicken, you can also cut it in strips or cubes.
  • Instead of chicken, you can also use beef or pork
5 from 12 votes

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